2009 MCI J4500
11 recalls — 0 complaints — 46 TSBs
25V853000 Dec 10, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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.
21V737000 Sep 23, 2021
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Defect Description
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2005-2009 E4500 and 2005-2012 J4500 motorcoaches equipped with Ricon Baylift Wheelchair Lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these vehicles... Read more
Consequence
In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
Remedy
Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2021. Owners may contact the Ricon's Customer Service at (800) 322-2884, or email Ricons Recall Coordinator, at [email protected] or by locating the nearest... Read more
19V027000 Jan 7, 2019
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2001-2015 J4500 and 1997-2013 102EL3/E4500 coaches equipped with a hydraulic rear axle (tag axle) steering system. The axle's alignment and low hydraulic pressure in the steering system may cause the steering system to lock, causing a loss of steeri... Read more
Consequence
Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MCI will inspect and repair axle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification on March 26, 2019. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 469.
15V183000 Mar 30, 2015
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 MCI E4500 and J4500 motor coaches manufactured November 21, 2006, to August 27, 2009, and equipped with certain Recaro Automotive Seating Ergo M bus driver seats. The affected seats were manufactured in a way that the tether bar... Read more
Consequence
If the seat belt locking mechanism does not function as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners , and dealers will inspect and retrofit the seats free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
14V172000 Apr 4, 2014
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 E4500 and J4500 motorcoaches manufactured October 2008 through October 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. The seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the sea... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 408.
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.
12V135000 Mar 30, 2012
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC (MCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 J MOTOR COACHES. DUE TO INADEQUATE BONDING, THE TRANSOM WINDOWS (THE REAR-MOST WINDOWS ON EACH SIDE), MAY DETACH FROM THE COACH.
Consequence
A TRANSOM WINDOW MAY DETACH WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL MECHANICAL RETENTION CLIPS ON THE TRANSOM WINDOWS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.
11V524000 Oct 26, 2011
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Defect Description
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES (MCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003, AND 2007-2012 E AND J MODELS ALONG WITH MODEL YEAR 2007-2012 D4000, D4005, D4500, D4505, D4000ISTV MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MODULES, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2002, THROUGH OCTOBER ... Read more
Consequence
IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 4, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.
10V135000 Apr 6, 2010
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2001, 2007-2011 E4500 AND MODEL YEAR 2001-2011 J4500 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DOGA WINDSHIELD MOTORS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY WHILE THE WIPER SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OPERATE INTERMITTENTL... Read more
Consequence
IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP FUNCTIONING, THE DRIVER'S CLEAR FIELD OF VIEW MAY BE REDUCED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL FURNISH THE PARTS AND LABOR REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE DOGA-RECOMMENDED REMEDIES ON THE AFFECTED COACHES. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.
09V196000 Jun 1, 2009
STEERING
Defect Description
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 MOTOR COACHES, MODEL J4500 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2007 AND APRIL 2009; 2009 MOTOR COACHES MODELS D4000ISTV, D4005, D4500, AND D4505 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY AND JULY 2009; 2010 D4500 COACHES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2008 AND APRIL 2009... Read more
Consequence
WITH A BROKEN SAS DRIVING TAB, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.
09V115000 Apr 8, 2009
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Defect Description
MCI IS RECALLING 316 MY 2008-2009 J4500 COACH VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A DISTORTED VALVE IN THE AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL (ATC) AND/OR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEMS. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE VALVE MAY STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND CAUSE FULL SERVICE BRAKE PRESSURE T... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT THE VALVE STICKS IN AN OPEN POSITION AND CAUSES FULL SERVICE BRAKE PRESSURE TO BE APPLIED, A VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE BRAKE LOCK-UP ONCE THE VEHICLE SLOWS TO 5 MPH, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE ATC VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 847-285-2000.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 MCI J4500
46 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 042700 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE | 2 |
| 042300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 2 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
TSIB 22-12
Sep 7, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MCI has released Technical Service Information Bulletin (TSIB) 22-12 to address concerns with water ingress in remote switch box. The TSIB provides guidance on how to rework the box to inhibit water intrusion and connector corrosion
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 3139
Sep 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Bulletin provides a checklist of actions to perform on a daily, weekly and monthly basis for parked coaches before they are considered ready for driving.
D20M4
Mar 18, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
DDC Field service campaign for GHG17 Detroit DD13 engines requiring software reprogramming and new emission label replacement. This field service applies only to MCI (Motor Coach Industries) vehicles.
D20M4
Mar 18, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DDC Field service campaign for GHG17 Detroit DD13 engines requiring software reprogramming and new emission label replacement. This field service applies only to MCI (Motor Coach Industries) vehicles.
SB 3118
Dec 20, 2018
010000 STEERING
This Service Bulletin informs affected owners of 1997-2013 E4500 and 2001-2015 J4500 model coaches equipped with Rear Axle Steering (RAS) system of the importance of maintaining tag axle caster, and provides the procedure to adjust the cast
SB 3105
Jun 23, 2017
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
This Service Bulletin informs affected customers to routinely inspect the wheelchair power circuit breaker and cable connections for corrosion every 6,000 miles/9,000 km on model year 2009-2017 MCI J4500 model coaches equipped with a Braun
SB 3101
Mar 2, 2017
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
This Service Bulletin informs affected customers that ZF Friedrichshafen AG has released a Service Information bulletin regarding checking axle hubs and wheel heads if an ABS tell-tale lamp is activated during coach operation on MCI J model
SB 3101
Mar 2, 2017
200000 WHEELS
This Service Bulletin informs affected customers that ZF Friedrichshafen AG has released a Service Information bulletin regarding checking axle hubs and wheel heads if an ABS tell-tale lamp is activated during coach operation on MCI J model
SB 3099
Mar 1, 2017
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
This Service Bulletin informs affected customers of the maintenance procedures for the Torca Accuseal clamp utilized on the connection between the after-treatment system (selective catalyst reduction device) and tailpipe; that the clamp is
SB 3099
Mar 1, 2017
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
This Service Bulletin informs affected customers of the maintenance procedures for the Torca Accuseal clamp utilized on the connection between the after-treatment system (selective catalyst reduction device) and tailpipe; that the clamp is
SB-402
Oct 23, 2013
092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
MCI: AN INCORRECT PART FOR APPLICATION FOR DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) NOZZLE SUPPLY HOSE AND METERING UNIT FITTING RESULTED IN LEAKING DEF, THE ILLUMINATION OF CHECK ENGINE TELL TALE LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AND IF NOT ADDRESSED, ENGINE W
SB-402
Oct 23, 2013
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
MCI: AN INCORRECT PART FOR APPLICATION FOR DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) NOZZLE SUPPLY HOSE AND METERING UNIT FITTING RESULTED IN LEAKING DEF, THE ILLUMINATION OF CHECK ENGINE TELL TALE LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AND IF NOT ADDRESSED, ENGINE W
SB-402
Oct 23, 2013
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
MCI: AN INCORRECT PART FOR APPLICATION FOR DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) NOZZLE SUPPLY HOSE AND METERING UNIT FITTING RESULTED IN LEAKING DEF, THE ILLUMINATION OF CHECK ENGINE TELL TALE LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AND IF NOT ADDRESSED, ENGINE W
SB 3077
Dec 21, 2012
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
This Service Bulletin informs affected customers that MCI was notified by Shaw Development that the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank cap requires routine cleaning to prevent the potential for crystallization build up at the vent, which may r
SB 3077
Dec 21, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Service Bulletin informs affected customers that MCI was notified by Shaw Development that the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank cap requires routine cleaning to prevent the potential for crystallization build up at the vent, which may r
SB 3074
Nov 13, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Service Bulletin informs affected customers of the procedures to replace the existing 2007 EPA Cummins engine harness p-clip, in the event that loom damage or chafing has occurred on model year 2008-2011 MCI E4500 model coaches and mod
SB-390
Sep 21, 2012
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
MOTOR COACH INC: DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION SUPPORT STRUCTURE MAY ACCUMULATE WATER CAUSING SUPPORT STRUCTURE DAMAGE DUE TO EXPANSION, IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, WHILE COACH IS BEING OPERATED. MODELS E4500, J4500. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.
SB-390
Sep 21, 2012
160000 STRUCTURE
MOTOR COACH INC: DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION SUPPORT STRUCTURE MAY ACCUMULATE WATER CAUSING SUPPORT STRUCTURE DAMAGE DUE TO EXPANSION, IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, WHILE COACH IS BEING OPERATED. MODELS E4500, J4500. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.
SB-386
Jun 1, 2012
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
MCI: ON SOME COACHES, DUE TO AN ABSENCE OF WASHER, THE FAN CLUTCH BRACKET BUSHING MAY WALK OUT OF BRACKET AND ALLOW CLUTCH MISALIGNMENT AND BELT FAILURE. *PE
SB-367
Dec 14, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES: ON SOME COACHES, WATER MAY MIGRATE ONTO/INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR THE FILL TUBE, THROUGH THE BREATHER VENT THAT IS LOCATED ON TOP OF TRANSMISSION. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-368
Nov 7, 2011
204000 WHEELS:HUB
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES: BULLETIN INFORMATION ON SOME MOTOR COACHES, AT A HIGH TEMPERATURE THRESHOLD THAT THE DRIVE AXLE WHEEL HUB COVER WOULD BECOME DETACHED DURING THE OPERATION OF THE MOTOR COACH. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-3066
Oct 5, 2011
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MOTOR COACH INC: BULLETIN PERTAINING TO THE REVISED REPLACEMENT DIRECTIONAL/SIDE MARKER LIGHTS. TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL CRACKS THAT RESULT IN WATER INTRUSION, REVISED LIGHTS FOAM BACKING WAS REMOVED BETWEEN MARKER LIGHT AND COACH BODY.
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
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
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
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
SB-3043
Sep 28, 2010
042700 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
MCI: TAG UNLOAD VALVE ASSEMBLY. EFFECTIVE WITH UNIT NUMBER 65614, MCI HAS MADE DESIGN CHANGES TO THE TAG UNLOAD VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ON SOME MODEL COACHES. THE LONGER LIFE VALVES WILL IMPROVE THE DURABILITY OF THE TAG UNLOAD VALVE
SB-3043
Sep 28, 2010
042300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
MCI: TAG UNLOAD VALVE ASSEMBLY. EFFECTIVE WITH UNIT NUMBER 65614, MCI HAS MADE DESIGN CHANGES TO THE TAG UNLOAD VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ON SOME MODEL COACHES. THE LONGER LIFE VALVES WILL IMPROVE THE DURABILITY OF THE TAG UNLOAD VALVE
SB-3043
Sep 28, 2010
034300 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
MCI: TAG UNLOAD VALVE ASSEMBLY. EFFECTIVE WITH UNIT NUMBER 65614, MCI HAS MADE DESIGN CHANGES TO THE TAG UNLOAD VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ON SOME MODEL COACHES. THE LONGER LIFE VALVES WILL IMPROVE THE DURABILITY OF THE TAG UNLOAD VALVE
SB-330
Jul 6, 2009
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
MOTOR COACH INC.: MCI HAS BECOME AWARE OF FAILURES OF THE SENSORS WHERE THE SYSTEM IS CONSTANTLY SIGNALING AN OBSTRUCTION BEHIND, WHEN NO OBSTRUCTION EXISTS. THE ORIGINAL SENSOR INSTALLED IN THE COACH WAS TOO SENSITIVE AND WOULD SOMETIMES
SB-330
Jul 6, 2009
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MOTOR COACH INC.: MCI HAS BECOME AWARE OF FAILURES OF THE SENSORS WHERE THE SYSTEM IS CONSTANTLY SIGNALING AN OBSTRUCTION BEHIND, WHEN NO OBSTRUCTION EXISTS. THE ORIGINAL SENSOR INSTALLED IN THE COACH WAS TOO SENSITIVE AND WOULD SOMETIMES
SB-326C
May 15, 2009
042700 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
MOTORCOACH INC: ATC/ESC RELAY VALVE ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECT INVOLVES A VALVE THAT IS PART OF THE AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL (ATC) AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEMS FOR THE COACH'S REAR AXLES, AND THE ESC FOR THE FRONT AXLES.
SB-326C
May 15, 2009
042300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
MOTORCOACH INC: ATC/ESC RELAY VALVE ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECT INVOLVES A VALVE THAT IS PART OF THE AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL (ATC) AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEMS FOR THE COACH'S REAR AXLES, AND THE ESC FOR THE FRONT AXLES.
SB-317
Mar 28, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MOTORCOACH INC.: AN UPGRADE TO THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM IS REQUIRED ON CERTAIN MC1 E4500 AND J4500 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON GEN IV B500 TRANSMISSIONS. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-317
Mar 28, 2009
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MOTORCOACH INC.: AN UPGRADE TO THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM IS REQUIRED ON CERTAIN MC1 E4500 AND J4500 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON GEN IV B500 TRANSMISSIONS. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-3013
Mar 23, 2009
042400 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
MCI COACH: REAR RELAY VALVE. THE ISSUE INVOLVES LEAKAGE FROM THE SECONDARY RESERVOIR TO (OR THROUGH, IF THE DRAIN COCK IS LEFT OPEN) THE PRIMARY RESERVOIR WHEN A FULL SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION IS MADE AFTER THE PRIMARY RESERVOIR HAS BEEN D
SB-3013
Mar 23, 2009
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
MCI COACH: REAR RELAY VALVE. THE ISSUE INVOLVES LEAKAGE FROM THE SECONDARY RESERVOIR TO (OR THROUGH, IF THE DRAIN COCK IS LEFT OPEN) THE PRIMARY RESERVOIR WHEN A FULL SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION IS MADE AFTER THE PRIMARY RESERVOIR HAS BEEN D
SB-3007
Mar 2, 2009
052220 PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER
MOTORCOACH: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CHANGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS USED ON THE FRONT AXLE OF E4500/J4500 COACHES HAVING EX225 DISC BRAKES. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 7/10/09. *PE
SB-3010
Feb 23, 2009
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
MOTORCOACH: A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S WINDSHIELD BLIND INSTALLATION. THIS DESIGN CHANGE WILL MINIMIZE BLIND RATTLE DURING COACH OPERATION. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-3010
Feb 23, 2009
350000 EQUIPMENT
MOTORCOACH: A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S WINDSHIELD BLIND INSTALLATION. THIS DESIGN CHANGE WILL MINIMIZE BLIND RATTLE DURING COACH OPERATION. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SP-7-61
Jan 12, 2009
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MOTOR COACH: A POTENTIAL FOR SENSOR FAILURE ON COACHES EQUIPPED WITH REAR SENSING SYSTEM. FAILURE MAY BE ADVISING DRIVERS THAT THERE MAY BE AN OBSTRUCTION WITH THREE (3) FEET OF REAR OF COACH, WHEN THERE MAY NOT BE. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
SP-7-61
Jan 12, 2009
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MOTOR COACH: A POTENTIAL FOR SENSOR FAILURE ON COACHES EQUIPPED WITH REAR SENSING SYSTEM. FAILURE MAY BE ADVISING DRIVERS THAT THERE MAY BE AN OBSTRUCTION WITH THREE (3) FEET OF REAR OF COACH, WHEN THERE MAY NOT BE. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
SP-7-61
Jan 12, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
MOTOR COACH: A POTENTIAL FOR SENSOR FAILURE ON COACHES EQUIPPED WITH REAR SENSING SYSTEM. FAILURE MAY BE ADVISING DRIVERS THAT THERE MAY BE AN OBSTRUCTION WITH THREE (3) FEET OF REAR OF COACH, WHEN THERE MAY NOT BE. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
SB-315B
Jan 6, 2009
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
MOTOR COACH: ENGINE SHUTDOWN/LOW COOLANT SENSOR. DIRECT CURRENT LOW COOLANT SENSOR HAS BECOME PLATED WITH COOLANT CHEMICALS AND NO LONGER SENSES THAT COOLANT LEVEL HAS DROPPED. 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.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — MCI J4500
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE20001
Opened: Mar 13, 2020 — Closed: Sep 21, 2020
Supply and return heater hose rupture
By letter dated August 31, 2020, Motor Coach Industries (MCI) notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a safety defect that may exist in certain model year (MY) 2017-2020 J4500 vehicles. An ODI review of Early Warning Reporting (EWR) submissions by MCI, on MY 2017-2019 J4500 buses, iden... Read more
MCI J4500 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MCI J4500 across all model years (2001–2026).
192
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
MCI J4500 — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 | View |
| 2009 (current) | 11 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 9 | 2 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 | View |