Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V242000 Reported April 29, 2020

Seat belts do not extend/fmvss 208, 209

Motor Coach Industries, Inc · N/A · 641 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V242000
Manufacturer Campaign
SB 482
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
641
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 29, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2015-2016 d4000, 2015-2020 d4500 and d4505, 2016-2020 j4500, 2018 j3500, and 2017 d4005 buses. the seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering the seat belt unusable. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection," and number 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Safety Consequence

Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify the affected owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. mci issued owners an interim notification june 26, 2020. the recall began january 13, 2021. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is sb 482.

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 20V242000 or campaign SB 482.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V242000

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

What is recall 20V242000?

NHTSA recall 20V242000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on April 29, 2020. It addresses: Seat belts do not extend/fmvss 208, 209. The recall affects approximately 641 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 20V242000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB 482. 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.