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NHTSARecalled Apr 4, 2014 · #14V172000

Seats may Detach from Floor in a Crash

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 E4500 and J4500 motorcoaches manufactured October 2008 through October 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. The seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure. In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

Product details

Product
Seats may Detach from Floor in a Crash
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Model numbers
E4500, J4500
UPCs

What you should do

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 408.

View the official CPSC notice