Recall 11V-144: 2010 MCI J4500

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Mar 1, 2011, covering about 27 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-144
Report date
Mar 1, 2011
Vehicles affected
27
Owners notified
Mar 14, 2011

The problem

Mci is recalling certain model year 2010 j4500 motor coaches manufactured from october 2009 through august 2010, and equipped with braun wheelchair lifts. The electrical and hydraulic lines that service the wheelchair lifts may be routed or clamped in a way that could result in the lines being pinched during lift operation.

The risk

This could result in a fire causing personal injury or property damage.

The fix

Mci will improve the routing and clamping of the hydraulic and electrical lines servicing the braun wheelchair lifts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 14, 2011. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Notes

Mci's safety recall no. 347.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerMOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V144000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
MCI J45002010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-144?

Mci is recalling certain model year 2010 j4500 motor coaches manufactured from october 2009 through august 2010, and equipped with braun wheelchair lifts. The electrical and hydraulic lines that service the wheelchair lifts may be routed or clamped in a way that could result in the lines being pinched during lift operation.

How is recall 11V-144 fixed?

Mci will improve the routing and clamping of the hydraulic and electrical lines servicing the braun wheelchair lifts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 14, 2011. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.