2018 MCI J4500 recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 J4500 vehicles. The left rear taillight harness branch of the engine compartment wiring may contact the engine coolant tank causing a loss of power to the left taillight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
💥 The risk
If the left taillight does not work, the coach would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left taillight wiring harness, re-routing and repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2018. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 461.
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V223000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SB 461
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries
- Vehicles affected
- 197
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-241-2947
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 23, 2018
- Built
- Feb 16, 2017 – Jan 12, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.