Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V702000 Reported September 30, 2016

No warning when brake air reservoir is low

Q: What is recall 16V702000?

NHTSA recall 16V702000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on September 30, 2016. It addresses: No warning when brake air reservoir is low. The recall affects approximately 41 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 · 41 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V702000

Manufacturer Campaign

SB 439

Manufacturer

Motor Coach Industries, Inc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 30, 2016

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2017 j4500 motorcoaches manufactured march 14, 2016, to august 23, 2016. the affected vehicles may experience a multiplexing programming error that will not provide any visual or audible warnings if the vehicle's primary service brake air reservoir system has low pressure. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."

Safety Consequence

If the driver is unaware that the service brakes have low air pressure, the brakes may apply automatically, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners, and dealers will correct the programming of the multiplexing system, free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2016. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is sb 439.

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 16V702000 or campaign SB 439.
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 16V702000

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

What is recall 16V702000?

NHTSA recall 16V702000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on September 30, 2016. It addresses: No warning when brake air reservoir is low. The recall affects approximately 41 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 16V702000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB 439. 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.