Recall 12V-135: 2009–2012 MCI J4500

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Mar 30, 2012, covering about 615 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-135
Report date
Mar 30, 2012
Vehicles affected
615
Owners notified
Jun 5, 2012

The problem

Motor coach industries, inc (Mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 j motor coaches. Due to inadequate bonding, the transom windows (The rear-most windows on each side), may detach from the coach.

The risk

A transom window may detach without warning, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.

The fix

Mci will notify owners, and dealers will install mechanical retention clips on the transom windows, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 5, 2012. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.

Notes

Mciâ’s recall campaign number is 369.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerMOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
ComponentVisibility › Glass, Side/Rear
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V135000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
MCI J45002009, 2010, 2011, 2012All 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 12V-135?

Motor coach industries, inc (Mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 j motor coaches. Due to inadequate bonding, the transom windows (The rear-most windows on each side), may detach from the coach.

How is recall 12V-135 fixed?

Mci will notify owners, and dealers will install mechanical retention clips on the transom windows, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 5, 2012. Owners may contact mci 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.