2000 MCI G4500
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 7 TSBs
08V121000 Mar 18, 2008
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
MCI IS RECALLING 542 MY 2000-2004 G4100 AND G4500 MOTOR COACHES. CERTAIN REWORKED TAG AXLE ARM ASSEMBLIES HAD BEEN IDENTIFIED WITH NEW CRACKS FORMING. SOME OF THE TAG AXLE ARM ASSEMBLIES THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED DURING RECALLS 03V-411 OR 06V458 MAY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED WITH UNIDENTIFIED MIC... Read more
Consequence
IF THE TAG AXLE SWING ARM CRACKS AND REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE CRACKS CAN SPREAD AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A PARTIAL OR TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE TAG AXLE ASSEMBLY FROM THE COACH, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-INSPECT AND IF CRACKS ARE IDENTIFIED OR INCORRECT WELDS IN THE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED AREAS, BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT TAG ARM ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO PROBLEMS ARE IDENTIFIED, DEALERS WILL REINSTALL THE EXISTING TAG AXLE ARM ASSEMBLIES WITH NEW HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE NOT... Read more
06V458000 Nov 29, 2006
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN G4500 MOTOR COACHES, THE TAG AXLE SWING ARM CAN BREAK AWAY.
Consequence
IF THE TAG AXLE SWING ARM CRACKS AND REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE CRACKS CAN SPREAD AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A PARTIAL OR TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE TAG AXLE ASSEMBLY FROM THE COACH, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY 08V121.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 MCI G4500
7 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 |
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-3042
Jun 3, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
MCI: TAG AXLE R-12 BRAKE VALVE RETROFIT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION INTRUSION THROUGH THE BALANCE PORT. INSTALLING A R-12 BRAKE VALVE, WHICH DOES NOT HAVE A BALANCE PORT, WILL ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATION. NO MODEL OR MO
SB-3042
Jun 3, 2010
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MCI: TAG AXLE R-12 BRAKE VALVE RETROFIT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION INTRUSION THROUGH THE BALANCE PORT. INSTALLING A R-12 BRAKE VALVE, WHICH DOES NOT HAVE A BALANCE PORT, WILL ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATION. NO MODEL OR MO
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.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — MCI G4500
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE09038
Opened: Aug 28, 2009 — Closed: Nov 5, 2009
WHEEL CHAIR DOOR BECOMES UNLATCHED
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS PROMPTED BY A REVIEW OF SERVICE BULLETINS PROVIDED BYMCI TO THE AGENCY. MCI SUBMITTED A FIELD CHANGE PROGRAM BULLETIN IN THEIR JULY 2009 MONTHLY COMMUNICATIONS (49 CFR 597.5) SUBMISSION REGARDING A WHEELCHAIR LIFT INTERLOCK DOOR RETROFIT KIT FOR G4500 SERIES COACHES.PER THE BU... Read more
PE06051
Opened: Nov 13, 2006 — Closed: Mar 22, 2007
STEERING BOX MOUNTING BRACKET CRACK
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER ODI WAS CONTACTED BY A FLEETALLEGING THAT THEY HAVE HAD NINE INCIDENTS WHERE CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY.THESE CRACKS WERE ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING BOX.ODI WAS CONCERNED THAT SHOULD THIS BRACKET COMPLETELY... Read more
RQ06008
Opened: Sep 5, 2006 — Closed: Jan 17, 2007
FAILED TAG AXLE SWING ARMS
MCI ORIGINALLY FILED A DEFECT NOTIFICATION ON OCTOBER 20, 2003, (03V-411) TO ADDRESSCRACKS LOCATED ON THE TAG AXLE SWING ARM AT THE CONNECTION TO THE PIVOT SPINDLE TUBE.FOUR HUNDRED AND NINETY-THREE (493) MCI G4500 2000-2003 MOTOR COACHES WERE INVOLVED.MCI?S ENGINEERING ANALYSIS DETERMINED THAT INSU... Read more
MCI G4500 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MCI G4500 across all model years (2000–2004).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths