SuspensionRecall 17V-207 · 2013–2016 Mci J4500
Motor Coach Industries recall 17V-207 covers 1,165 2013–2016 Mci J4500 for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V207000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014 -2016 J4500 vehicles. The front sway bar on these vehicles may crack at the bushing/clamp locations.
The risk
If the sway bar cracks, it can detach from the vehicle, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) will notify owners and dealers will replace the sway bar assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Motor Industries at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 452.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.