NHTSA Recall 14V172000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V172000; Date: Apr. 4, 2014
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 MCI E4500; 2010 MCI E4500; 2011 MCI E4500; 2012 MCI E4500; 2013 MCI E4500; 2014 MCI E4500; 2009 MCI J4500; 2010 MCI J4500; 2011 MCI J4500; 2012 MCI J4500; 2013 MCI J4500; 2014 MCI J4500
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Industries
Affected Units:: 957
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 9, 2014
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