Mci recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014-2019 J4500 and 2018-2019 J3500 motor coaches. The brake hoses may crack or otherwise fail resulting in an air leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
What could happen
A leaking brake hose could cause a delay in the actuation time of the front brake, which would increase vehicle's stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
MCI will notify owners to inspect the brake hoses and replace any hoses that are leaking or otherwise damaged. MCI will reimburse owners for the cost of the inspection, and will provide replacement parts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 481.
Vehicles covered
- Mci J3500 2018–2019
- Mci J4500 2014–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V233000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Motor Coach Industries
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 27, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jun 26, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,272
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Service brakes, air
- Maker's own recall number
- SB 481
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 121
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mci recall: Structure Dec 10, 2025
- Mci recall: Equipment Jul 8, 2025
- Mci recall: Equipment Apr 5, 2023
- Mci recall: Fuel system, diesel Dec 15, 2021
- Mci recall: Electrical system Sep 24, 2021
- Mci recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Sep 23, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.