Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V526000 Reported August 31, 2020

Coolant hose may fail

Motor Coach Industries, Inc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,561 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V526000
Manufacturer Campaign
SB 486
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
1,561
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 31, 2020
Completion Rate
74.74

Defect Summary

Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2017-2020 j4500 motor coaches. the coolant hose may fail, resulting in a low coolant warning followed by an engine shut down sequence, as well as the potential for engine coolant spilling on the roadway.

Safety Consequence

The spilled coolant may increase the risk of a crash. additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Mci will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant hose, free of charge. the recall began october 30, 2020. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. mci's number for this recall is sb 486.

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 20V526000 or campaign SB 486.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V526000

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

What is recall 20V526000?

NHTSA recall 20V526000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on August 31, 2020. It addresses: Coolant hose may fail. The recall affects approximately 1,561 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V526000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB 486. 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.