NHTSA Recall 15V862000
Filed by Motor Coach Industries, Inc. Component: Seats. Reported 2015-12-22. An estimated 9 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2016 MCI J4500 motor coaches manufactured August 26, 2015, to December 3, 2015, and equipped with Kiel passenger seats. During assembly, one of the seat mounting bolts was installed incorrectly.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
What the manufacturer will do
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2016. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 430.
Manufacturer campaign number: SB 430
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.