NHTSA Recall 15V862000: Seats
Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9 vehicles. It affects 2016 Mci J4500.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V862000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB 430 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | December 22, 2015 |
| Owner notification | January 12, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V862000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mci J4500 | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.