Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V862000 Reported December 22, 2015

Seats may detach from floor in a crash

Q: What is recall 15V862000?

NHTSA recall 15V862000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on December 22, 2015. It addresses: Seats may detach from floor in a crash. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Motor Coach Industries, Inc · N/A · 9 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15V862000

Manufacturer Campaign

SB 430

Manufacturer

Motor Coach Industries, Inc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 22, 2015

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2016 mci j4500 motor coaches manufactured august 26, 2015, to december 3, 2015, and equipped with kiel passenger seats. during assembly, one of the seat mounting bolts was installed incorrectly.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting, free of charge. the recall began on january 12, 2016. owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is sb 430.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference recall ID 15V862000 or campaign SB 430.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 15V862000

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

What is recall 15V862000?

NHTSA recall 15V862000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on December 22, 2015. It addresses: Seats may detach from floor in a crash. The recall affects approximately 9 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 15V862000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB 430. 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.