Mci Recall 16V510000: Visibility, Glass, Side/rear

NHTSA recall 16V510000 · announced July 6, 2016 · filed by Motor Coach Industries · 63 units affected

The problem

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 J4500 vehicles manufactured April 14, 2015, to February 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the non-egress single pane passenger windows may have improperly installed mounting hardware, allowing the windows to open unexpectedly at the bottom.

The risk

A window that opens unexpectedly as a result of a crash or contact with the window may allow the passenger to be ejected from the bus, increasing their risk of injury.

What to do

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will tighten and secure the window mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 433B.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 this recall

• 2015 Mci J4500
• 2016 Mci J4500

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.