NHTSA Campaign 20V233000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Issued by Motor Coach Industries · Reported Apr 27, 2020 · 2,272 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MCI J3500 2018 2,272
MCI J3500 2019 2,272
MCI J4500 2014 2,272
MCI J4500 2015 2,272
MCI J4500 2016 2,272
MCI J4500 2017 2,272
MCI J4500 2018 2,272
MCI J4500 2019 2,272

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V233000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.