Vehicle recall 17V207000 · March 27, 2017
2013-2016 MCI J4500
The front sway bar on these vehicles may crack at the bushing/clamp locations.
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 2014 -2016 J4500 vehicles. The front sway bar on these vehicles may crack at the bushing/clamp locations.
- Consequence
- If the sway bar cracks, it can detach from the vehicle, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 17V207000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 27, 2017
- Filed by
- Motor Coach Industries
- Manufacturer campaign
- Service Bulletin 452
- Owner notification
- June 13, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,165
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
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