Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #20V242000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V242000 by Motor Coach Industries. Affecting 2015-2016 d4000, 2015-2020 d4500 and d4505, 2016-2020 j4500, 2018 j3500, and 2017 d4005 buses Includes 641 affected units, Seat Belts Do Not Extend/FMVSS 208, 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2015-2016 d4000, 2015-2020 d4500 and d4505, 2016-2020 j4500, 2018 j3500, and 2017 d4005 buses
Defect Summary
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2015-2016 d4000, 2015-2020 d4500 and d4505, 2016-2020 j4500, 2018 j3500, and 2017 d4005 buses. the seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering the seat belt unusable. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection," and number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Corrective Action
Mci will notify the affected owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. mci issued owners an interim notification june 26, 2020. the recall began january 13, 2021. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is sb 482.