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πŸ”₯ Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V144πŸ“… Mar 4, 2011

2010 MCI J4500 recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

πŸ’₯ The risk

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

πŸ”§ 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V144000
Manufacturer recall #
347
Manufacturer
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
Vehicles affected
27
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-800-241-2947
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 14, 2011
Built
Oct 1, 2009 – Aug 31, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
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 http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V144 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V144?

2010 MCI J4500. 27 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized MCI dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-241-2947.