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- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 MCI J4500 buses. The primary air line was incorrectly hooked to the secondary air pressure gauge and the secondary air line was hooked to the primary air pressure gauge. As such, these buses fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- The incorrect air pressure readings may increase the risk of a crash by delaying the driver's reaction to addressing the low air condition.
- Remedy
- MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air lines for proper connection, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-29471. MCI's number for this recall is SB 455.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2018 buses, the primary and secondary air lines were connected to the wrong air pressure gauges. As a result, the gauges show incorrect pressure readings. The buses also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
The incorrect readings can delay the driver's reaction to a low air condition, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Motor Coach Industries (MCI). Authorized dealers will inspect the air lines for proper connection and repair them as needed, at no cost to you. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-29471 and reference recall SB 455. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| MCI J4500 | 2018 |
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