MCI E4500, J4500: Anchorage

Date

April 4, 2014

Filed by

Motor Coach Industries

Vehicles

MCI E4500 (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); MCI J4500 (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Motor Coach Industries, Inc

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage; Seats

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

957

What can happen

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 notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

May 9, 2014

Manufacturer campaign number

408

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

14V172000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.