Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #15V183000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V183000 by Motor Coach Industries. Affecting model year 2007-2010 mci e4500 and j4500 motor coaches manufactured november 21, 2006, to august 27, 2009, and equipped with certain recaro automotive seating ergo m bus driver seats Includes 21 affected units, Seat Belt may not properly Restrain Driver, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2007-2010 mci e4500 and j4500 motor coaches manufactured november 21, 2006, to august 27, 2009, and equipped with certain recaro automotive seating ergo m bus driver seats

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 mci e4500 and j4500 motor coaches manufactured november 21, 2006, to august 27, 2009, and equipped with certain recaro automotive seating ergo m bus driver seats. the affected seats were manufactured in a way that the tether bar may push into the retractor panel door and potentially interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners , and dealers will inspect and retrofit the seats free of charge. The recall began on may 14, 2015. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V183000
Report Received Date: 2015-03-30T00:00:00
Subject: Seat belt may not properly restrain driver
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 21

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 mci e4500 and j4500 motor coaches manufactured november 21, 2006, to august 27, 2009, and equipped with certain recaro automotive seating ergo m bus driver seats. the affected seats were manufactured in a way that the tether bar may push into the retractor panel door and potentially interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.
Consequence Summary: If the seat belt locking mechanism does not function as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mci will notify owners , and dealers will inspect and retrofit the seats free of charge. The recall began on may 14, 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: 33.33

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SID: row-5dng_be7f_8rpc
NHTSA ID: 15V183000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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