Motor Coach Industries, Inc: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Motor Coach Industries, Inc in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 30, 2017

(Campaign #: SB 455)

Air Lines Hooked to Wrong Gauges/FMVSS 121

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 MCI J4500 buses. The primary air line was incorrectly hooked to the secondary air pressure gauge and the secondary air line was hooked to the primary air pressure gauge. As such, these buses fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

NHTSA ID: 17V687000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 35

Consequence Summary:

The incorrect air pressure readings may increase the risk of a crash by delaying the driver's reaction to addressing the low air condition.

Corrective Action:

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air lines for proper connection, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-29471. MCI's number for this recall is SB 455.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 88.57

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June 2, 2017

(Campaign #: SB 454)

Front Air Brake Hoses may Leak/FMVSS 121

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."

NHTSA ID: 17V360000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,100

Consequence Summary:

If the front brake hoses leak, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 66.91

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May 24, 2017

(Campaign #: SB 397B)

Exhaust Bellow Pipe may be Incorrectly Installed

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2011-2012 MCI D4000, D4005, D4500 and D4505 coaches equipped with Cummins ISX 12 liter engines. The vehicles may have an incorrectly installed exhaust bellow pipe, resulting in a bend in the pipe which can cause its premature failure.

NHTSA ID: 17V337000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 143

Consequence Summary:

If the pipe fails and a diesel regeneration cycle occurs, the hot exhaust gases will increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace any deformed or failed bellow pipes if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Motor Industries at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 397B.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 79.72

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March 27, 2017

(Campaign #: Service Bulletin 452)

Sway Bar may Crack and Fail

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014 -2016 J4500 vehicles. The front sway bar on these vehicles may crack at the bushing/clamp locations.

NHTSA ID: 17V207000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,165

Consequence Summary:

If the sway bar cracks, it can detach from the vehicle, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) will notify owners and dealers will replace the sway bar assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Motor Industries at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 452.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 60.94

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