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NHTSARecalled Jun 2, 2017 · #17V360000

Front Air Brake Hoses may Leak/FMVSS 121

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Front Air Brake Hoses may Leak/FMVSS 121
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice