MCI 2018 MCI J4500 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 MCI J4500
Brand
MCI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Motor Coach Industries is recalling certain 2018 MCI J4500 vehicles due to service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues. The incorrect air pressure readings may increase the risk of a crash by delaying the driver's reaction to addressing the low air condition..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 MCI J4500 buses. The primary air line was incorrectly hooked to the secondary air pressure gauge and the secondary air line was hooked to the primary air pressure gauge. As such, these buses fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The incorrect air pressure readings may increase the risk of a crash by delaying the driver's reaction to addressing the low air condition.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air lines for proper connection, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-29471. MCI's number for this recall is SB 455.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026