Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V183000 Reported March 30, 2015

Seat belt may not properly restrain driver

Motor Coach Industries, Inc · N/A · 21 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V183000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
21
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 30, 2015
Completion Rate
33.33

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 mci e4500 and j4500 motor coaches manufactured november 21, 2006, to august 27, 2009, and equipped with certain recaro automotive seating ergo m bus driver seats. the affected seats were manufactured in a way that the tether bar may push into the retractor panel door and potentially interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.

Safety Consequence

If the seat belt locking mechanism does not function as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners , and dealers will inspect and retrofit the seats free of charge. The recall began on may 14, 2015. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference recall ID 15V183000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V183000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V183000?

NHTSA recall 15V183000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on March 30, 2015. It addresses: Seat belt may not properly restrain driver. The recall affects approximately 21 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V183000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.