Mci Recall 20V526000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Cooling System, Hoses/lines/piping/fittings

NHTSA recall 20V526000 · announced August 31, 2020 · filed by Motor Coach Industries · 1,561 units affected

The problem

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2017-2020 J4500 motor coaches. The coolant hose may fail, resulting in a low coolant warning followed by an engine shut down sequence, as well as the potential for engine coolant spilling on the roadway.

The risk

The spilled coolant may increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase their risk of injury.

What to do

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 486.

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

• 2017 Mci J4500
• 2018 Mci J4500
• 2019 Mci J4500
• 2020 Mci J4500

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