Recall 20V242000 — SEAT BELTS Defect in 2015-2020 MCI D4505
RECALL This recall affects up to 641 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V242000 |
| Manufacturer | Motor Coach Industries |
| Vehicles Affected | 641 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2015 MCI D4505, 2015 MCI D4000, 2015 MCI D4500, 2016 MCI D4000, 2016 MCI D4500, 2016 MCI D4505, 2016 MCI J4500, 2017 MCI D4005, 2017 MCI D4500, 2017 MCI D4505, 2017 MCI J4500, 2018 MCI D4500, 2018 MCI D4505, 2018 MCI J4500, 2018 MCI J3500, 2019 MCI D4505, 2019 MCI J4500, 2019 MCI D4500, 2020 MCI J4500, 2020 MCI D4500, 2020 MCI D4505
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Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for MCI
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V853000 | 2018 MCI D4505 | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 15,454 | |
| 25V567000 | 2021 MCI D45CRTELE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 59 | |
| 25V457000 | 2025 MCI J3500 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 321 | |
| 24V625000 | 2021 MCI D45CRTELE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 24 | |
| 24V073000 | 2023 MCI D4500 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | 2,114 | |
| 23V240000 | 2019 MCI D45CRTLE | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 140 | |
| 21V971000 | 2021 MCI D45CRTLE | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1,125 | |
| 21V748000 | 2021 MCI D45 CRT LE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2,455 | |
| 21V737000 | 2012 MCI J4500 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP | 510 | |
| 21V364000 | 2019 MCI D4000ISTV | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1,845 |