MCI J4500 (2017-2020): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 20V526000 · Aug 31, 2020 · Motor Coach Industries
1,561
vehicles affected
1,561
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V526000
- Date
- Aug 31, 2020
- Maker
- Motor Coach Industries
- Units affected
- 1,561
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Cooling system > Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- Model years
- 2017-2020
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2017-2020 J4500 motor coaches. The coolant hose may fail, resulting in a low coolant warning followed by an engine shut down sequence, as well as the potential for engine coolant spilling on the roadway.
What can happen
The spilled coolant may increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase their risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 486.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V526000?
1 model: MCI J4500 (2017-2020), about 1,561 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V526000?
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 486.
What can happen?
The spilled coolant may increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase their risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.