Recall
Mci J4500 — 14V172000
NHTSA ID
14V172000
Make
Mci
Model
J4500
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2014-04-04
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Units Affected
957
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
408
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.