2002 MCI E4500 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2002 MCI E4500. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Dec 10, 2025Crash risk1988–2001 MCI 102D3, 2000–2001 MCI 102D3ISTV, 1988–2001 MCI 102DL3 and 9 other models — Visibility
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. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
25V853000 · 15K units · Motor Coach Industries, Inc
- Jan 7, 2019Crash risk1997–2013 MCI 102EL3, 1997–2013 MCI E4500, 2001–2015 MCI J4500 — Steering
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 steering control at highway speeds.
19V027000 · 2K units · Motor Coach Industries
- Oct 17, 2013Fire risk2000–2001 MCI 102D3, 2000–2001 MCI 102DL3, 2000–2001 MCI 102EL3 and 10 other models — Electrical System
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 subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
13V498000 · 10K units · Motor Coach Industries
- Aug 11, 2010Crash risk2001–2004 MCI E4500, 2002–2006 MCI E4500C, 2001–2005 MCI J4500 and 1 other model — Visibility
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 E4500, MODEL YEAR 2002-2006 E4500C, MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 J4500, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 J4500C MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH SE-GI PASSENGER WINDOWS. THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE WINDOW GLASS AND THE ALUMINUM WINDOW FRAME ON THE AFFECTED COACHES MAY DEGRADE.
10V373000 · 1K units · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Nov 21, 2008Crash risk2002–2008 MCI D4005, 2002–2008 MCI D4505, 2001–2008 MCI E4500 and 1 other model — Equipment
MCI IS RECALLING 1,893 MY 2002-2008 D MODEL AND MY 2001-2008 E AND J4500 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ZF TRANSMISSIONS. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE SHIFT SELECTOR TO MALFUNCTION AS A RESULT OF A CELL PHONE OR RADIO BEING PLACED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE SHIFTER CONTROL PAD.
08V603000 · 2K units · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Jul 6, 2006Fire risk2001–2005 MCI 102EL3, 2003–2006 MCI D, 2003–2006 MCI D4000 and 4 other models — Visibility
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 FAIL TO REDUCE OR OTHERWISE CONTROL THE FAN MOTOR SPEED.
06V241000 · 2K units · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Apr 27, 2006Fire risk2000–2005 MCI 102EL3, 2000–2006 MCI D, 2000–2006 MCI D4000 and 8 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS CAN FAIL.
06V140000 · 5K units · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC