MCI E4500 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the MCI E4500, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
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- Dec 10, 2025Crash risk1988–2001 MCI 102D3, 2000–2001 MCI 102D3ISTV, 1988–2001 MCI 102DL3 and 9 other models — Structure
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
- Sep 23, 2021Crash risk2005–2009 MCI E4500, 2005–2012 MCI J4500 — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems," and number 404, "Platform lift installations."
21V737000 · 510 units · Motor Coach Industries
- 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
- Mar 30, 2015Crash risk2007–2010 MCI E4500, 2007–2010 MCI J4500 — Seat Belts
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 may push into the retractor panel door and potentially interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.
15V183000 · 21 units · Motor Coach Industries
- Apr 4, 2014Crash risk2009–2014 MCI E4500, 2009–2014 MCI J4500 — Seats
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 seat track where it enters the frame structure.
14V172000 · 957 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
- Oct 26, 2011Crash risk2007–2012 MCI D4000, 2007–2012 MCI D4000ISTV, 2007–2012 MCI D4005 and 4 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
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 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
11V524000 · 2K units · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Aug 31, 2011Fire risk2011 MCI E4500, 2011 MCI J4500 — Engine and Engine Cooling
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. (MCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 E4500 AND J4500 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISX 11.9 DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
11V457000 · 10 units · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Jul 27, 2011Crash risk2011 MCI E4500, 2011 MCI J4500 — Visibility
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 MCI E4500, AND J4500, MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2010 THROUGH JULY 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A DOGA WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. AN UNDERRATED FUSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY, WHICH COULD BLOW, RESULTING IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT OPERATING.
11V379000 · 300 units · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Mar 1, 2011Crash risk2011 MCI E4500, 2011 MCI J4500, 2011 MCI J4500C — Visibility
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 MCI J4500, E4500, AND J4500C MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH DOGA WINDSHIELD WIPERS. CERTAIN WIRES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED BY MCI AT THE FACTORY WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILING TO OPERATE.
11V150000 · 144 units · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- 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
- May 11, 2010Crash risk2010 MCI D4000, 2010 MCI D4005, 2010 MCI D4500 and 3 other models — Power Train
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 D4000, D4005, D4500, D4505, E4500, AND J4500 MODEL MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH MAY 2010, EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR FRONT AND TAG AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE SUSPECT AXLES MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER TORQUE APPLIED TO THE HUB/ROTOR/WHEEL ADAPTER BOLTS DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. REDUCED BOLT TORQUE COULD LEAD TO VIBRATION LOOSENING OF THE BOLT.
10V199000 · 335 units · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Apr 6, 2010Crash risk1999–2011 MCI E4500, 2001–2011 MCI J4500 — Visibility
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 INTERMITTENTLY, OPERATE AT A SINGLE SPEED ONLY, OR COMPLETELY STOP OPERATING.
10V135000 · 1K units · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Jun 1, 2009Crash risk2009 MCI D4000ISTV, 2009 MCI D4500, 2009 MCI D4505 and 2 other models — Steering
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; 2009 E4500 COACHES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY AND APRIL 2009; AND ONE 2003 E4500 COACH MANUFACTURED IN OCTOBER 2002. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO STEERING ANGLE SENSORS (SAS) WHICH CAN DEVELOP INTERNAL FRICTION BETWEEN THE SENSOR GEARS AND THE SENSOR HOUSING AS A RESULT OF EXTERNAL FORCES EXPERIENCED ON THE VEHICLE INCLUDING VIBRATION. IF DEVELOPED FRICTION IS GREAT ENOUGH, THE DRIVING TAB OF THE SAS CAN SHEER AS THE DRIVER TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL.
09V196000 · 502 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