Vehicle recall 14V172000 · April 4, 2014
MCI E4500 and J4500
The seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 E4500 and J4500 motorcoaches manufactured October 2008 through October 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. The seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
- Remedy
- MCI will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 408.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V172000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 4, 2014
- Filed by
- Motor Coach Industries
- Manufacturer campaign
- 408
- Owner notification
- May 9, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 957
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage; Seats
Vehicles covered
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