Mci product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 30, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Motor Coach Industries, Inc recalls 2007–2010 Mci J4500, E4500

Recall number

15V183000

Brand / firm

Mci

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 21 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.