Motor Coach Industries, Inc: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Motor Coach Industries, Inc in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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September 30, 2016

(Campaign #: SB 439)

No Warning when Brake Air Reservoir is Low

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2017 J4500 motorcoaches manufactured March 14, 2016, to August 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may experience a multiplexing programming error that will not provide any visual or audible warnings if the vehicle's primary service brake air reservoir system has low pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

NHTSA ID: 16V702000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 41

Consequence Summary:

If the driver is unaware that the service brakes have low air pressure, the brakes may apply automatically, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will correct the programming of the multiplexing system, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2016. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 439.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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July 6, 2016

(Campaign #: SB 433B)

Windows may Open Unexpectedly

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 J4500 vehicles manufactured April 14, 2015, to February 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the non-egress single pane passenger windows may have improperly installed mounting hardware, allowing the windows to open unexpectedly at the bottom.

NHTSA ID: 16V510000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 63

Consequence Summary:

A window that opens unexpectedly as a result of a crash or contact with the window may allow the passenger to be ejected from the bus, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will tighten and secure the window mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 433B.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 80.95

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January 20, 2016

(Campaign #: SB 431)

Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 J4500 coaches manufactured November 18, 2011, to July 10, 2015, 2011-2012 and 2014-2015 D4000 coaches manufactured manufactured September 24, 2010, to September 5, 2015, 2011-2013 and 2015-2016 D4005 coaches manufactured January 17, 2011, to November 23, 2015, 2012-2014 and 2016 D4000ISTV coaches manufactured July 18, 2012, to December 2, 2015, 2010-2016 D4500 coaches manufactured April 15, 2010, to December 18, 2015 and 2011-2016 D4505 coaches manufactured December 15, 2010, to December 4, 2015. The affected buses are equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats that have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.

NHTSA ID: 16V020000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 607

Consequence Summary:

If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect the seats and determined if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 431.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 71.83

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