There have been 14 safety recalls for the MCI E4500. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the MCI E4500.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 MCI E4500, 2008 MCI E4500, 2009 MCI E4500, 2010 MCI E4500, 2007 MCI J4500, 2008 MCI J4500, 2009 MCI J4500, 2010 MCI J4500 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 MCI E4500, 2010 MCI E4500, 2011 MCI E4500, 2012 MCI E4500, 2013 MCI E4500, 2014 MCI E4500, 2009 MCI J4500, 2010 MCI J4500, 2011 MCI J4500, 2012 MCI J4500, 2013 MCI J4500, 2014 MCI J4500 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 MCI 102D3, 2001 MCI 102D3, 2000 MCI 102DL3, 2001 MCI 102DL3, 2000 MCI 102EL3, 2001 MCI 102EL3, 2000 MCI 102ELS3, 2001 MCI 102ELS3, 2001 MCI D4000, 2002 MCI D4000, 2003 MCI D4000, 2004 MCI D4000, 2005 MCI D4000, 2006 MCI D4000, 2007 MCI D4000, 2008 MCI D4000, 2009 MCI D4000, 2010 MCI D4000, 2011 MCI D4000, 2005 MCI D4005, 2006 MCI D4005, 2007 MCI D4005, 2008 MCI D4005, 2009 MCI D4005, 2010 MCI D4005, 2011 MCI D4005, 2012 MCI D4005, 2001 MCI D4500, 2002 MCI D4500, 2003 MCI D4500, 2004 MCI D4500, 2005 MCI D4500, 2006 MCI D4500, 2007 MCI D4500, 2008 MCI D4500, 2009 MCI D4500, 2010 MCI D4500, 2011 MCI D4500, 2005 MCI D4505, 2006 MCI D4505, 2007 MCI D4505, 2008 MCI D4505, 2009 MCI D4505, 2010 MCI D4505, 2011 MCI D4505, 2012 MCI D4505, 2001 MCI E4500, 2002 MCI E4500, 2003 MCI E4500, 2004 MCI E4500, 2005 MCI E4500, 2006 MCI E4500, 2007 MCI E4500, 2008 MCI E4500, 2009 MCI E4500, 2010 MCI E4500, 2011 MCI E4500, 2001 MCI E4500c, 2002 MCI E4500c, 2003 MCI E4500c, 2004 MCI E4500c, 2005 MCI E4500c, 2006 MCI E4500c, 2003 MCI G4500, 2004 MCI G4500, 2001 MCI J4500, 2002 MCI J4500, 2003 MCI J4500, 2004 MCI J4500, 2005 MCI J4500, 2006 MCI J4500, 2007 MCI J4500, 2008 MCI J4500, 2009 MCI J4500, 2010 MCI J4500, 2011 MCI J4500, 2006 MCI J4500c, 2007 MCI J4500c, 2009 MCI J4500c, 2010 MCI J4500c |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 MCI D4000, 2008 MCI D4000, 2009 MCI D4000, 2010 MCI D4000, 2011 MCI D4000, 2012 MCI D4000, 2007 MCI D4000istv, 2008 MCI D4000istv, 2009 MCI D4000istv, 2010 MCI D4000istv, 2011 MCI D4000istv, 2012 MCI D4000istv, 2007 MCI D4005, 2008 MCI D4005, 2009 MCI D4005, 2010 MCI D4005, 2011 MCI D4005, 2012 MCI D4005, 2007 MCI D4500, 2008 MCI D4500, 2009 MCI D4500, 2010 MCI D4500, 2011 MCI D4500, 2012 MCI D4500, 2007 MCI D4505, 2008 MCI D4505, 2009 MCI D4505, 2010 MCI D4505, 2011 MCI D4505, 2012 MCI D4505, 2003 MCI E4500, 2007 MCI E4500, 2008 MCI E4500, 2009 MCI E4500, 2010 MCI E4500, 2011 MCI E4500, 2012 MCI E4500, 2003 MCI J4500, 2007 MCI J4500, 2008 MCI J4500, 2009 MCI J4500, 2010 MCI J4500, 2011 MCI J4500, 2012 MCI J4500 |
| Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 MCI E4500, 2011 MCI J4500 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The driver's visibility may be reduced, which in turn could result in a crash or otherwise cause personal injury or property damage.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 MCI E4500, 2011 MCI J4500 |
| Component: VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The driver's field of view may be reduced, which in turn could result in a crash or otherwise cause personal injury or property damage.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 MCI E4500, 2011 MCI J4500, 2011 MCI J4500c |
| Component: VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the window glass becomes partially or completely debonded from its frame, the window glass may detach and fall from the coach and cause personal injury or property damage.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 MCI E4500, 2002 MCI E4500, 2003 MCI E4500, 2004 MCI E4500, 2002 MCI E4500c, 2003 MCI E4500c, 2004 MCI E4500c, 2005 MCI E4500c, 2006 MCI E4500c, 2001 MCI J4500, 2002 MCI J4500, 2003 MCI J4500, 2004 MCI J4500, 2005 MCI J4500, 2006 MCI J4500c |
| Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in a loss of the wheel possibly resulting in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 MCI D4000, 2010 MCI D4005, 2010 MCI D4500, 2010 MCI D4505, 2010 MCI E4500, 2010 MCI J4500 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the windshield wipers stop functioning, the driver's clear field of view may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 MCI E4500, 2000 MCI E4500, 2001 MCI E4500, 2007 MCI E4500, 2008 MCI E4500, 2009 MCI E4500, 2010 MCI E4500, 2011 MCI E4500, 2001 MCI J4500, 2003 MCI J4500, 2006 MCI J4500, 2007 MCI J4500, 2008 MCI J4500, 2009 MCI J4500, 2010 MCI J4500, 2011 MCI J4500 |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 30, 2015 | Seat Belt | 21 |
| Apr. 4, 2014 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 957 |
| Oct. 17, 2013 | Electrical System | 10,016 |
| Oct. 26, 2011 | Electronic Stability Control | 1,962 |
| Aug. 31, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Jul. 27, 2011 | Visibility:rear Window Wiper/washer:motor | 300 |
| Mar. 1, 2011 | Visibility:rear Window Wiper/washer:motor | 144 |
| Aug. 11, 2010 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 1,087 |
| May. 11, 2010 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 335 |
| Apr. 6, 2010 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 1,261 |
| Jun. 1, 2009 | Steering | 502 |
| Nov. 21, 2008 | Equipment | 1,893 |
| Jul. 6, 2006 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System | 1,768 |
| Apr. 27, 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 4,765 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2014 MCI E4500 | 1 |
| 2013 MCI E4500 | 1 |
| 2012 MCI E4500 | 2 |
| 2011 MCI E4500 | 7 |
| 2010 MCI E4500 | 6 |
| 2009 MCI E4500 | 5 |
| 2008 MCI E4500 | 5 |
| 2007 MCI E4500 | 5 |
| 2006 MCI E4500 | 2 |
| 2005 MCI E4500 | 4 |
| 2004 MCI E4500 | 5 |
| 2003 MCI E4500 | 7 |
| 2002 MCI E4500 | 5 |
| 2001 MCI E4500 | 6 |
| 2000 MCI E4500 | 2 |
| 1999 MCI E4500 | 1 |