Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 29, 2020
MCI D4505 (2017) Seat Belts: Risk of Injury in Crashes
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2017 D4505 buses with seat belts that may not extend from retracted position, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must contact MCI for free seat belt replacement.
“MCI D4505 (2017) Seat Belts: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226202-mci-d4505-2017-seat-belts-risk-of-injury-in-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #20V242000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V242000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on April 29, 2020, that Motor Coach Industries is recalling certain buses due to seat belts that may not extend. Owners should contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 for a free inspection and replacement as necessary.
How to tell if you have it
MCI D4000, 2015-2016
MCI D4005, 2017
MCI D4500, 2015-2020
MCI D4505, 2015-2020
MCI J3500, 2018
MCI J4500, 2016-2020
What to do
MCI will notify affected owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
The hazard
The seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering them unusable. This inability to use the seat belt increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Motor Coach Industries has issued seven other recalls since April 4, 2014. Other recent recalls of similar products include MCI D4505 (2017) Recall: Beacon Lighting May Not Be Visible to Wheelchair Users (2024-07-02), MCI D4505 (2017) Recall: Electrical System Fire Risk (2021-09-24), and MCI J4500 (2012) Recall: Wheelchair Lift Barrier Failure Risk (2021-09-23). Manufacturers have sent NHTSA 14 technical service bulletins covering the 2015 MCI D4000 with a latest date of November 5, 2024. Other recent recalls of similar products include Nova Bus 2024-2025 LFS Buses: Seat Belts May Not Retain Occupant During Crash (2025-11-10), Audi 2025 Q5 Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes (2026-04-24), and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 Recall: Seat Belt Anchor Risk (2026-04-20).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 MCI D4505 buses. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types listed in the official notice.
Brand
MCI
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact MCI
Reach out to MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 to schedule seat belt replacement.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 9 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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