Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
MCI
Model Of Vehicle
J3500
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
20V233000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2272
Date Owners Notified
20200626
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
20200427
Make Campaign Number
SB 481
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121