NHTSA Recall 16V702000: Service brakes, air
Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 41 vehicles. It affects 2017 Mci J4500.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V702000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB 439 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | September 30, 2016 |
| Owner notification | October 18, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
If the driver is unaware that the service brakes have low air pressure, the brakes may apply automatically, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 16V702000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mci J4500 | 2017 |
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.