2018 Mci J4500 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall on October 30, 2017. It covers about 35 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 35
reported: Oct 30, 2017
owners notified: Dec 12, 2017

Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 MCI J4500 buses. The primary air line was incorrectly hooked to the secondary air pressure gauge and the secondary air line was hooked to the primary air pressure gauge. As such, these buses fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: The incorrect air pressure readings may increase the risk of a crash by delaying the driver's reaction to addressing the low air condition.
Remedy: MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air lines for proper connection, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-29471. MCI's number for this recall is SB 455.

Recall number 17V687000

Affected vehicles

Mci J4500 2018 2018

Questions about recall 17V687000

Is there a recall on the 2018 Mci J4500 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 17V687000, reported on October 30, 2017, covers about 35 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V687000?

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air lines for proper connection, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-29471. MCI's number for this recall is SB 455.

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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