CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014-2019 J4500 and 2018-2019 J3500 motor coaches. The brake hoses may crack or otherwise fail resulting in an air leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A leaking brake hose could cause a delay in the actuation time of the front brake, which would increase vehicle's stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MCI will notify owners to inspect the brake hoses and replace any hoses that are leaking or otherwise damaged. MCI will reimburse owners for the cost of the inspection, and will provide replacement parts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 481.
- 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 Motor Coach Industries J4500 and J3500 motor coaches from model years 2014 through 2019 may have brake hoses that crack or otherwise fail, causing an air leak. These vehicles also do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
A leaking brake hose can delay the actuation of the front brakes, which increases stopping distance and raises the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified to have the brake hoses inspected and to have any leaking or damaged hoses replaced. MCI will reimburse the cost of the inspection and provide replacement parts as needed, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947, referencing recall SB 481, and check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| MCI J3500 | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| MCI J4500 | 201420152016201720182019 |