Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #16V702000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V702000 by Motor Coach Industries. Affecting model year 2017 j4500 motorcoaches manufactured march 14, 2016, to august 23, 2016 Includes 41 affected units, No Warning when Brake Air Reservoir is Low, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2017 j4500 motorcoaches manufactured march 14, 2016, to august 23, 2016

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2017 j4500 motorcoaches manufactured march 14, 2016, to august 23, 2016. the affected vehicles may experience a multiplexing programming error that will not provide any visual or audible warnings if the vehicle's primary service brake air reservoir system has low pressure. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners, and dealers will correct the programming of the multiplexing system, free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2016. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is sb 439.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V702000
Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries
Report Received Date: 2016-09-30T00:00:00
Subject: No warning when brake air reservoir is low
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 41

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SB 439
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2017 j4500 motorcoaches manufactured march 14, 2016, to august 23, 2016. the affected vehicles may experience a multiplexing programming error that will not provide any visual or audible warnings if the vehicle's primary service brake air reservoir system has low pressure. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: If the driver is unaware that the service brakes have low air pressure, the brakes may apply automatically, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mci will notify owners, and dealers will correct the programming of the multiplexing system, free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2016. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is sb 439.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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SID: row-ugtd~m63q.7j37
NHTSA ID: 16V702000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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