Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat
Defect Summary
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 j4500 coaches manufactured november 18, 2011, to july 10, 2015, 2011-2012 and 2014-2015 d4000 coaches manufactured manufactured september 24, 2010, to september 5, 2015, 2011-2013 and 2015-2016 d4005 coaches manufactured january 17, 2011, to november 23, 2015, 2012-2014 and 2016 d4000istv coaches manufactured july 18, 2012, to december 2, 2015, 2010-2016 d4500 coaches manufactured april 15, 2010, to december 18, 2015 and 2011-2016 d4505 coaches manufactured december 15, 2010, to december 4, 2015. the affected buses are equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats that have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.
Safety Consequence
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mci will notify owners and dealers will inspect the seats and determined if welds are missing. any j-bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. the recall began on february 15, 2016. owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is sb 431.
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FAQ: Recall 16V020000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V020000?
NHTSA recall 16V020000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on January 20, 2016. It addresses: Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat. The recall affects approximately 607 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 16V020000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB 431. 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.