NHTSA Recall 20V242000: Seat belts
Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 641 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Mci D4000.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V242000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SB 482 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | April 29, 2020 |
| Owner notification | January 13, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2015-2016 D4000, 2015-2020 D4500 and D4505, 2016-2020 J4500, 2018 J3500, and 2017 D4005 buses. The seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering the seat belt unusable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety risk
Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
MCI will notify the affected owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification June 26, 2020. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 482.
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 20V242000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mci D4000 | 2015, 2016 |
| Mci D4005 | 2017 |
| Mci D4500 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mci D4505 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mci J3500 | 2018 |
| Mci J4500 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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.