2014-2019 Mci J3500 and Mci J4500 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall on April 27, 2020. It covers about 2,272 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,272
- reported
- Apr 27, 2020
- owners notified
- Jun 26, 2020
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 20V233000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 20V233000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2019 Mci J3500 and Mci J4500 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 20V233000, reported on April 27, 2020, covers about 2,272 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V233000?
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.
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.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Mci J3500?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history