Seats may detach from floor in a crash
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 14V172000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V172000?
NHTSA recall 14V172000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on April 4, 2014. It addresses: Seats may detach from floor in a crash. The recall affects approximately 957 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V172000 or the manufacturer campaign number 408. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.