Recall 11V144 affects 27 2010 Mci J4500 motor coaches for pinched wheelchair-lift electrical and hydraulic lines. Repair is free at any franchised Mci dealer.
Mci is recalling 27 2010 J4500 motor coaches under recall 11V144 because electrical and hydraulic lines for the Braun wheelchair lift are routed or clamped where lift operation can pinch them. Pinched lines can start a fire, causing personal injury or property damage; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Braun wheelchair lift on the 2010 Mci J4500 is the powered platform that raises and lowers a passenger using a wheelchair between the curb and the coach floor. Electrical lines feed power and control signals to the lift, while hydraulic lines carry pressurized fluid that moves the platform through its cycle. Both sets of lines need clear routing so they stay out of the lift's moving parts.
On affected J4500 motor coaches, those electrical and hydraulic lines are routed or clamped in a position where lift movement can pinch them during operation. A pinched electrical line can interrupt power or control to the lift. A pinched hydraulic line can restrict or damage the fluid path that the lift relies on to move.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because the recall does not identify an advance symptom, a lift that looks normal still needs the recall inspection if the VIN is included.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Mci J4500 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 27 |
Not every 2010 Mci J4500 bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Hydraulic and electrical lines serving the Braun wheelchair lift create the safety concern. If those lines lead to a fire, occupants face personal injury and property damage risk. Schedule the recall work soon and avoid using the lift if anything seems abnormal. Repair will be free at any franchised Mci dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Mci J4500 is included in this recall.
- Contact Mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947 and reference recall number 11V144.
- Ask Mci where to complete the free routing and clamping service for the Braun wheelchair-lift hydraulic and electrical lines.
- Avoid operating the Braun wheelchair lift until Mci confirms the line-routing and clamping repair is complete.
- Bring the owner notice from March 14, 2011 if you have it.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Mci technician improves the routing and clamping for the hydraulic and electrical lines that service the Braun wheelchair lift. The work is meant to keep those lines from being pinched during lift operation. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Mci's recall service began on March 14, 2011.
Timeline
| March 1, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V144?
Recall 11V144 covers 27 2010 Mci J4500 motor coaches equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. The electrical and hydraulic lines serving the lift can be pinched during lift operation, creating a fire risk with personal injury or property damage. Mci repairs the routing and clamping for free.
What should I do if my 2010 Mci J4500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motor coach is included in recall 11V144. If it is, contact Mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947 or a franchised Mci service location to arrange the wheelchair-lift line routing and clamping repair. Reference recall number 11V144 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Mci says this service is free. The repair improves the routing and clamping of the hydraulic and electrical lines that service the Braun wheelchair lift.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If the wheelchair-lift electrical or hydraulic lines are pinched during lift operation, the damage can lead to a fire, personal injury, or property damage. Have the line routing and clamping corrected before continued lift use.
When did Mci start the recall repair?
Mci began the safety recall on March 14, 2011. Because this is an older recall, use the VIN to confirm whether your specific 2010 J4500 still has an open repair before scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V144000 |
|---|---|
| Mci customer service | 1-800-241-2947 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V144 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V144000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →