NHTSA Recall 17V360000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V360000; Date: Jun. 2, 2017
If the front brake hoses leak, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 MCI J4500; 2015 MCI J4500; 2016 MCI J4500; 2017 MCI J4500
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Industries
Affected Units:: 1,100
Recall Summary:
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2014-2017 j4500 motor coaches equipped with zf front axles. In the affected vehicles, the front brake hose routing clamps may have been over-tightened, possibly damaging the brake hose wall reinforcement. If the brake hose wall reinforcement is damaged, the brake hose may leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems. "
How to Fix:
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clamp tightness, replacing any damaged brake hoses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2017. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 454.
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: Jul 14, 2017
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