Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #17V360000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V360000 by Motor Coach Industries. Affecting 2014-2017 j4500 motor coaches equipped with zf front axles Includes 1,100 affected units, Front Air Brake Hoses may Leak/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2014-2017 j4500 motor coaches equipped with zf front axles
Defect Summary
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2014-2017 j4500 motor coaches equipped with zf front axles. in the affected vehicles, the front brake hose routing clamps may have been over-tightened, possibly damaging the brake hose wall reinforcement. if the brake hose wall reinforcement is damaged, the brake hose may leak. 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 inspect the clamp tightness, replacing any damaged brake hoses, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on july 14, 2017. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is sb 454.