Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #18V692000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V692000 by Motor Coach Industries. Affecting 2018-2019 mci j4500 motorcoaches with the 60 passenger seating option Includes 37 affected units, Missing Emergency Egress Windows/FMVSS 217, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018-2019 mci j4500 motorcoaches with the 60 passenger seating option

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2018-2019 mci j4500 motorcoaches with the 60 passenger seating option. these vehicles may have an insufficient number of emergency egress windows, inhibiting passenger exit in the event of an emergency. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners, and dealers will replace a non-egress window on each side of the vehicle to an egress window and install the proper emergency exit window labels, free of charge. the recall began april 4, 2019. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is fcp 468.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V692000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 2018-10-03T00:00:00

Subject: Missing emergency egress windows/fmvss 217

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 37

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FCP 468

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2018-2019 mci j4500 motorcoaches with the 60 passenger seating option. these vehicles may have an insufficient number of emergency egress windows, inhibiting passenger exit in the event of an emergency. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."

Consequence Summary: In the event of an emergency, an insufficient number of emergency egress windows can lengthen the time that passengers need to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Mci will notify owners, and dealers will replace a non-egress window on each side of the vehicle to an egress window and install the proper emergency exit window labels, free of charge. the recall began april 4, 2019. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is fcp 468.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 62.16

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NHTSA ID: 18V692000

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