MCI J4500 (2018): Exterior lighting
Recall 18V223000 · Apr 9, 2018 · Motor Coach Industries
197
vehicles affected
197
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V223000
- Date
- Apr 9, 2018
- Maker
- Motor Coach Industries
- Units affected
- 197
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Tail lights; Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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."
What can happen
If the left taillight does not work, the coach would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V223000?
1 model: MCI J4500 (2018), about 197 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V223000?
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.
What can happen?
If the left taillight does not work, the coach would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.