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Motor Coach - Front brake hose failure fmvss 121
Official notice
27 Apr 2020
Last checked
27 Apr 2020
An official NHTSA notice concerns Motor Coach - Front brake hose failure fmvss 121. A leaking brake hose could cause a delay in the actuation time of the front brake, which would increase vehicle's stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Published 2020-04-27.
What to do now
Mci will notify owners to inspect the brake hoses and replace any hoses that are leaking or otherwise damaged. Mci will reimburse owners for the cost of the inspection, and will provide replacement parts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began june 26, 2020. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. Mci's number for this recall is sb 481.
Units affected
2,272
Recall number
SB 481
Official notice
2020-04-27
The hazard
The hazard
A leaking brake hose could cause a delay in the actuation time of the front brake, which would increase vehicle's stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Motor Coach. Contact: Motor Coach Industries, Inc.
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