NHTSA Recall 17V687000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35 vehicles. It affects 2018 Mci J4500.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V687000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB 455 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | October 30, 2017 |
| Owner notification | December 12, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 MCI J4500 buses. The primary air line was incorrectly hooked to the secondary air pressure gauge and the secondary air line was hooked to the primary air pressure gauge. As such, these buses fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk
The incorrect air pressure readings may increase the risk of a crash by delaying the driver's reaction to addressing the low air condition.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air lines for proper connection, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-29471. MCI's number for this recall is SB 455.
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 17V687000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mci J4500 | 2018 |
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.