NHTSA Campaign 20V526000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

Issued by Motor Coach Industries · Reported Aug 31, 2020 · 1,561 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2017-2020 J4500 motor coaches. The coolant hose may fail, resulting in a low coolant warning followed by an engine shut down sequence, as well as the potential for engine coolant spilling on the roadway.

Consequence

The spilled coolant may increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase their risk of injury.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 486.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MCI J4500 2017 1,561
MCI J4500 2018 1,561
MCI J4500 2019 1,561
MCI J4500 2020 1,561

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V526000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.