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NHTSA Recall 17V207000: Suspension

Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,165 vehicles. It affects 2013–2016 Mci J4500.

1,165
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (June 13)
NHTSA campaign17V207000
Manufacturer campaignService Bulletin 452
ComponentSUSPENSION
Report receivedMarch 27, 2017
Owner notificationJune 13, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014 -2016 J4500 vehicles. The front sway bar on these vehicles may crack at the bushing/clamp locations.

Safety risk

If the sway bar cracks, it can detach from the vehicle, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) will notify owners and dealers will replace the sway bar assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Motor Industries at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 452.

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 17V207000

Make and modelModel years
Mci J45002013, 2014, 2015, 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.