2006 MCI D4500
9 recalls — 0 complaints — 12 TSBs
25V853000 Dec 10, 2025
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 102DL3, 102D3, MC12PTV, E4500, D4000, 102D3ISTV, D4500, J4500, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4505, and J3500 transit buses. Please refer to MCI's recall report for specific model year information. The front door lower curb view glazing material is incorrect. A... Read more
Consequence
The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MCI will replace the glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2026. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 22-005.
13V498000 Oct 17, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 D, E, G and J series coaches manufactured January 2000 through June 2011 and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the su... Read more
Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is MCI service bulletin 401.
10V087000 Mar 9, 2010
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2009 D4000, MODEL YEAR 2001-2010 D4500 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 D4505 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFT (WCL) AND A CASSETTE-TYPE WCL COMPARTMENT DOOR. THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM A LOCKED POSITION AND SLIDE UNRESTRAINED ON ITS R... Read more
Consequence
IF THE COACH IS IN MOTION, POTENTIAL INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES OR PROPERTY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
MCI WILL PROVIDE PARTS AND LABOR TO INSTALL FREE OF CHARGE TO CUSTOMERS, A RICON DESIGNED RETROFIT KIT THAT INCLUDES A SPRING LOADED LOCK MECHANISM. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE AT 1-800-241-2947.
09V446000 Nov 18, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 D4000, MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 D4500 AND D4505 TRANSIT BUSES, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C13 ENGINE AND 50DN ALTERNATOR. THE ALTERNATOR CABLE MAY BECOME LOOSE WITHIN THE CABLE CLAMP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN CHAFING OF THE ALTERNATOR CABLE AND POSSIBLE ARCING O... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR CABLE CLAMP AND RELATED HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.
09V432000 Nov 3, 2009
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2009 D SERIES COACHES, EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Consequence
A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Remedy
MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LUMINATOR WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE LUMINATOR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-054. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LUMINATOR AT 1-972-516-3033 OR MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.
07E042000 Jun 22, 2007
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
CERTAIN DURA SIDE BODY EGRESS WINDOWS, SIDE BODY LAVATORY EGRESS WINDOWS, AND NON-EGRESS SIDE BODY WINDOWS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 2005, AND JULY 19, 2006, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN MY 2006 AND 2007 MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES (MCI) D COACHES. THE WINDOWS WERE PRODUCED WITH INC... Read more
Consequence
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO MINIMIZE THE LIKELIHOOD OF OCCUPANTS BEING THROWN FROM THE BUS AND TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF READILY ACCESSIBLE EMERGENCY EGRESS.
Remedy
MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS INSTRUCTING THEM TO INSPECT THE WINDOWS FOR SIGNS OF WATER LEAK, WIND NOISE, OR VISABLE PARTIAL DE-BONDING. WINDOWS SHOWING THESE SIGNS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE BY DURA. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DURA AT 248-844-1615.
06V481000 Dec 19, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE BOOST CONNECTOR HOUSING CAN FAIL OVER TIME, EXPOSING THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE TERMINALS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE GROUNDING OF AN UNPROTECTED CIRCUIT AND COULD LEAD TO A THERMAL EVENT IF NOT CORRECTED.
Remedy
CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED TO REMOVE THE BOOST CONNECTOR AND DISCARD IT. CUSTOMERS WILL BE OFFERED A NEW DESIGN BOOST CONNECTOR AS AN ALTERNATIVE AT NO COST. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.
06V241000 Jul 6, 2006
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH A SLIDE SWITCH TO CONTROL THE DEFROSTER BLOWER SPEED, THERE IS A SPEED CONTROLLER FOR EACH OF THE TWO DEFROSTER FAN MOTORS. THE SPEED CONTROLLER MAY FAIL CAUSING THE FAN MOTOR TO OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY IN THE "HIGH" SPEED MODE, AND THE CARRIER SLIDE SWITCH MAY F... Read more
Consequence
THE SPEED CONTROLLER MAY OVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A THERMAL EVEN, SUCH AS SMOKING OR POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFROSTER SPEED CONTROLLER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTOR COACH AT 1-800-241-2947.
06V140000 Apr 27, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS CAN FAIL.
Consequence
A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.
Remedy
DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E019000) AND WILL REMEDY THESE MOTOR COACHES. THE ENGINES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR MOTOR COACH AT 866-624-2622.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 MCI D4500
12 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
| 105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
TSIB 21-01
Dec 14, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Technical Service Information Bulletin (TSIB) describes an update from Meritor for the bolt torque application requirements on hub-to-rotor bolts for the front, drive and tag axles, on specific coaches equipped with Meritor EX225 disc
SB 3120
Oct 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Bulletin informs owners of the procedure to clean the batteries and reapply corrosion inhibitor every 6000 miles or 3 months, whichever first occurs.
SB-357
Apr 25, 2011
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MOTOR COACH INDUDSTRIES: INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE COOLANT PUMP THAT MAY HAVE A PROBLEM. *RM
354
Feb 24, 2011
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY BE A HARSH DOWNSHIFT, RPM FLARE, OR THE TRANSMISSION MAY LOCK. *RM
354
Feb 24, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY BE A HARSH DOWNSHIFT, RPM FLARE, OR THE TRANSMISSION MAY LOCK. *RM
354
Feb 24, 2011
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY BE A HARSH DOWNSHIFT, RPM FLARE, OR THE TRANSMISSION MAY LOCK. *RM
SB-320
Feb 24, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: TAG AXLE/DRIVE SHAFT INTERFERENCE-DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE AND ZF TRANSMISSION. EXPERIENCE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN DRIVE SHAFT U JOINT BEARING CAP BOLTS AND TAG AXLE CENTER BEAM. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-320
Feb 24, 2009
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: TAG AXLE/DRIVE SHAFT INTERFERENCE-DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE AND ZF TRANSMISSION. EXPERIENCE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN DRIVE SHAFT U JOINT BEARING CAP BOLTS AND TAG AXLE CENTER BEAM. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-320
Feb 24, 2009
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: TAG AXLE/DRIVE SHAFT INTERFERENCE-DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE AND ZF TRANSMISSION. EXPERIENCE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN DRIVE SHAFT U JOINT BEARING CAP BOLTS AND TAG AXLE CENTER BEAM. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-277C
Feb 24, 2009
105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
MOTOR COACH: TAG AXLE/DRIVESHAFT INTERFERENCE-FIXED TAG AXLE. INTERFERENCE DUE TO LIMITED CLEARANCE BETWEEN DRIVE SHAFT U JOINT BEARING CAP BOLTS AND TAG AXLE CENTER BEAM. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-277C
Feb 24, 2009
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MOTOR COACH: TAG AXLE/DRIVESHAFT INTERFERENCE-FIXED TAG AXLE. INTERFERENCE DUE TO LIMITED CLEARANCE BETWEEN DRIVE SHAFT U JOINT BEARING CAP BOLTS AND TAG AXLE CENTER BEAM. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
No comms 2024-04
Apr 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for April 2024 for Motor Coach Industries.
MCI D4500 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MCI D4500 across all model years (1997–2023).
163
Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MCI D4500 — Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2023 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2006 (current) | 9 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |