Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #20V233000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V233000 by Motor Coach Industries. Affecting model year 2014-2019 j4500 and 2018-2019 j3500 motor coaches Includes 2,272 affected units, Front Brake Hose Failure/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2019 j4500 and 2018-2019 j3500 motor coaches

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2014-2019 j4500 and 2018-2019 j3500 motor coaches. The brake hoses may crack or otherwise fail resulting in an air 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 to inspect the brake hoses and replace any hoses that are leaking or otherwise damaged. mci will reimburse owners for the cost of the inspection, and will provide replacement parts as necessary, free of charge. the recall began june 26, 2020. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is sb 481.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V233000
Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries
Report Received Date: 2020-04-27T00:00:00
Subject: Front brake hose failure/fmvss 121
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 2,272

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SB 481
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2014-2019 j4500 and 2018-2019 j3500 motor coaches. The brake hoses may crack or otherwise fail resulting in an air leak. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: A leaking brake hose could cause a delay in the actuation time of the front brake, which would increase vehicle's stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mci will notify owners to inspect the brake hoses and replace any hoses that are leaking or otherwise damaged. mci will reimburse owners for the cost of the inspection, and will provide replacement parts as necessary, free of charge. the recall began june 26, 2020. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is sb 481.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 74.47

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NHTSA ID: 20V233000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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