Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #15V001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V001000 by Motor Coach Industries. Affecting model year 2013-2015 mci j4500 motor coaches manufactured july 83, 2013, to december 19, 2014 and equipped with zf axles and independent front suspension Includes 147 affected units, Front Brake Hose may Rub on Tire, component: SERVICE BRAKES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2015 mci j4500 motor coaches manufactured july 83, 2013, to december 19, 2014 and equipped with zf axles and independent front suspension

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 mci j4500 motor coaches manufactured july 83, 2013, to december 19, 2014 and equipped with zf axles and independent front suspension. the routing and clamping of the steering axle brake hose to the steering axle brake chamber may allow the brake hose to rub the front tire or contact and rub the upper control arm.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners. the remedy for this recall is still under development. the recall began on march 2, 2015. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V001000
Report Received Date: 2015-01-05T00:00:00
Subject: Front brake hose may rub on tire
Component: Service Brakes
Potentially Affected Units: 147

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 mci j4500 motor coaches manufactured july 83, 2013, to december 19, 2014 and equipped with zf axles and independent front suspension. the routing and clamping of the steering axle brake hose to the steering axle brake chamber may allow the brake hose to rub the front tire or contact and rub the upper control arm.
Consequence Summary: The rubbing may wear a hole into the brake hose resulting in a loss of air pressure in the front brake chamber, reducing brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mci will notify owners. the remedy for this recall is still under development. the recall began on march 2, 2015. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 49.66

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SID: row-av74~xuk7_8xys
NHTSA ID: 15V001000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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