2009-2014 Mci E4500 and Mci J4500 recall: seats
Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall on April 4, 2014. It covers about 957 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 957
- reported
- Apr 4, 2014
- owners notified
- May 9, 2014
Seats
- What is wrong
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 E4500 and J4500 motorcoaches manufactured October 2008 through October 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. The seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
- Remedy
- MCI will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact MCI at 1‑800‑241‑2947. MCI's number for this recall is 408.
Recall number 14V172000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 14V172000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2014 Mci E4500 and Mci J4500 seats?
Yes. Recall 14V172000, reported on April 4, 2014, covers about 957 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V172000?
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact MCI at 1‑800‑241‑2947. MCI's number for this recall is 408.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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