Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #17V687000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V687000 by Motor Coach Industries. Affecting 2018 mci j4500 buses Includes 35 affected units, Air Lines Hooked to Wrong Gauges/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018 mci j4500 buses

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2018 mci j4500 buses. the primary air line was incorrectly hooked to the secondary air pressure gauge and the secondary air line was hooked to the primary air pressure gauge. as such, these buses 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 air lines for proper connection, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 12, 2017. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-29471. mci's number for this recall is sb 455.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V687000
Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries
Report Received Date: 2017-10-30T00:00:00
Subject: Air lines hooked to wrong gauges/fmvss 121
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 35

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SB 455
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2018 mci j4500 buses. the primary air line was incorrectly hooked to the secondary air pressure gauge and the secondary air line was hooked to the primary air pressure gauge. as such, these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: The incorrect air pressure readings may increase the risk of a crash by delaying the driver's reaction to addressing the low air condition.
Corrective Action: Mci will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air lines for proper connection, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 12, 2017. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-29471. mci's number for this recall is sb 455.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.57

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NHTSA ID: 17V687000
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