2001 MCI G4500
8 recalls — 0 complaints — 8 TSBs
09V345000 Sep 2, 2009
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
MCI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 G4500 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. IF THE UPPER WHEELCHAIR DOOR OPENS DUE TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE DOOR'S LATCHES, THERE IS A TELLTALE LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THAT ILLUMINATES TO ALERT THE DRIVER THAT THE UPPER WHEELCHAIR DOOR IS NOT FULLY... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE WHEELCHAIR DOOR SLIDING OPEN WITHOUT FURTHER WARNING AND EXPOSE PASSENGERS TO THE RISK OF FALLING FROM THE COACH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN AUDIBLE ALARM IN THE DRIVER'S AREA TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL ALERT IN THE EVENT THE DOOR IS NOT FULLY CLOSED AND LATCHED, AND WILL REINFORCE THE UPPER LATCH TO IMPROVE ITS DURABILITY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE AT 1-80... Read more
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
07V096000 Mar 5, 2007
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, A WELD JOINING A GUSSET SUPPORT FROM THE FRONT BOGIE LEG TO THE STEERING BOX MOUNTING PLATE CAN CRACK.
Consequence
THIS CAN ALLOW ADDITIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE IN DRY STEER APPLICATIONS AND AT THE EXTREME OUTWARD STEERING POSITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GUSSET TO THESE ASSEMBLIES AND REWELD AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTOR COACH AT 1-800-241-2947.
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.
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.
04V329000 Jul 7, 2004
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE FRONT LOWER RADIUS ROD MOUNTING BRACKET COMPONENTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED SUFFICIENTLY.
Consequence
THESE WELDS MAY CRACK, ALLOWING MOVEMENT AND POTENTIAL SEPARATION OF THE RADIUS ROD MOUNTING BRACKET, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.
03V411000 Oct 22, 2003
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH TAG AXLE SWING ARM ASSEMBLIES, INSUFFICIENT WELD METAL AND/OR WELD PENETRATION ON THE TAG AXLE SWING ARM WHERE IT MEETS THE PIVOT SPINDLE TUBE COULD LEAD TO STRESS AND FATIGUE CRACKS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TAG AXLE FROM THE COACH, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
MCI WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-321-2947.
02V284000 Oct 30, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE ELECTRICAL CABLE ATTACHED TO THE B+ STUD, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE ENGINE CRADLE AND FOUND IN THE CURBSIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, MAY HAVE BEEN POSITIONED SO AS TO ALLOW THE CABLE TO RUB AGAINST THE GROUND STUD.
Consequence
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 MCI G4500
8 manufacturer communications from 5 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 |
| 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 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
SB-3037
Jun 3, 2010
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
MCI: BOGIE LEG FRAME CORROSION PREVENTION. NEW AND VERY CORROSIVE FORMULATIONS OF ROAD ICE CLEANING CHEMICALS ARE NOW BEING USED, ESPECIALLY MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE. THESE CHEMICALS CAN ACT LIKE ACID WHEN THEY CONTACT THE
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