Vehicle recall 18V225000 · April 9, 2018
2018 MCI J4500
The rear left hand window may separate from the vehicle.
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 2018 MCI J4500 motor coaches. The rear left hand window may separate from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- If the left rear window separates from the vehicle while it is moving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
- Remedy
- MCI will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear left hand window to make sure that it is securely installed, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification on June 8, 2018. The recall began on August 24, 2018. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 463.
- 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
- 18V225000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 2018
- Filed by
- Motor Coach Industries
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB 463
- Owner notification
- August 24, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 640
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Vehicles covered
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