Recall 14V172000

SEATS

Report Date
20140404
Component
SEATS
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2009 MCI E4500
2009 MCI J4500
2010 MCI E4500
2010 MCI J4500
2011 MCI E4500
2011 MCI J4500 /" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">J4500
2012 MCI E4500
2012 MCI J4500
2013 MCI E4500
2013 MCI J4500
2014 MCI E4500
2014 MCI J4500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.