CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Problem
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 J4500 vehicles. The left rear taillight harness branch of the engine compartment wiring may contact the engine coolant tank causing a loss of power to the left taillight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the left taillight does not work, the coach would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left taillight wiring harness, re-routing and repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2018. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 461.
- 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
Certain 2018 J4500 coaches have a left rear taillight wiring harness branch in the engine compartment that may contact the engine coolant tank. This can cut power to the left taillight, and the vehicle then does not meet federal lighting requirements.
With the left taillight out, other drivers would have reduced visibility of the coach, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to a dark left taillight and get the vehicle checked.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer: the wiring harness will be inspected and re-routed or repaired as needed. Motor Coach Industries will notify owners, and you can also contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 (recall SB 461). Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your coach is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| MCI J4500 | 2018 |
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