MCI 2007–2010 Seat Belts recall
Recalled March 30, 2015 · NHTSA recall 15V183000 · MCI
Hazard
If the seat belt locking mechanism does not function as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners , and dealers will inspect and retrofit the seats free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Units
21 units
Description
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 MCI E4500 and J4500 motor coaches manufactured November 21, 2006, to August 27, 2009, and equipped with certain Recaro Automotive Seating Ergo M bus driver seats. The affected seats were manufactured in a way that the tether bar may push into the retractor panel door and potentially interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.
What to do
MCI will notify owners , and dealers will inspect and retrofit the seats free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Product
MCI E4500 · MCI J4500
Manufacturer(s)
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →