There have been 36 safety recalls for the MCI J4500. 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 J4500.
a high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 MCI D4000, 2019 MCI D4000 Istv, 2020 MCI D4000 Istv, 2021 MCI D4000 Istv, 2022 MCI D4000 Istv, 2020 MCI D4005, 2021 MCI D4005, 2019 MCI D4500, 2020 MCI D4500, 2021 MCI D4500, 2022 MCI D4500, 2020 MCI D4505, 2021 MCI D4505, 2021 MCI D4520, 2020 MCI D45crtle, 2021 MCI D45crtle, 2022 MCI D45crtle, 2019 MCI J4500, 2020 MCI J4500, 2021 MCI J4500 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
| Recall Summary: motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2019-2022 d4000 istv, d4500, 2021 d4000, d4520, 2020-2021 d4505, d4005, 2020-2022 d45crtle, and 2019-2021 j4500 vehicles equipped with certain cummins x12 diesel engines.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 MCI D4000, 2018 MCI D4000, 2017 MCI D4000istv, 2018 MCI D4000istv, 2019 MCI D4000istv, 2017 MCI D4005, 2018 MCI D4005, 2019 MCI D4005, 2018 MCI D45 Crt Le, 2019 MCI D45 Crt Le, 2020 MCI D45 Crt Le, 2017 MCI D4500, 2018 MCI D4500, 2019 MCI D4500, 2020 MCI D4500, 2017 MCI D4505, 2018 MCI D4505, 2019 MCI D4505, 2018 MCI J3500, 2019 MCI J3500, 2020 MCI J3500, 2021 MCI J3500, 2017 MCI J4500, 2018 MCI J4500, 2019 MCI J4500, 2020 MCI J4500 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
| Recall Summary: motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2017-2018 d4000, 2017-2019 d4005, d4000istv, d4505, 2017-2020 d4500, j4500, 2018-2020 d45crtle, and 2018-2021 j3500 vehicles. the sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
the power cables may chafe, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 MCI D45 Crt Le, 2019 MCI D45 Crt Le, 2020 MCI D45 Crt Le, 2018 MCI J4500, 2019 MCI J4500, 2020 MCI J4500, 2021 MCI J4500 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2018-2021 j4500 and 2018-2020 d45crtle vehicles. the power cables may have been improperly installed and routed in the vehicle battery compartment, which may result in chafing.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 MCI D4000, 2016 MCI D4000, 2017 MCI D4005, 2015 MCI D4500, 2016 MCI D4500, 2017 MCI D4500, 2018 MCI D4500, 2019 MCI D4500, 2020 MCI D4500, 2015 MCI D4505, 2016 MCI D4505, 2017 MCI D4505, 2018 MCI D4505, 2019 MCI D4505, 2020 MCI D4505, 2018 MCI J3500, 2016 MCI J4500, 2017 MCI J4500, 2018 MCI J4500, 2019 MCI J4500, 2020 MCI J4500 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS |
| Recall Summary: motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2015-2016 d4000, 2015-2020 d4500 and d4505, 2016-2020 j4500, 2018 j3500, and 2017 d4005 buses. the seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering the seat belt unusable.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a leaking brake hose could cause a delay in the actuation time of the front brake, which would increase vehicle's stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 MCI J3500, 2019 MCI J3500, 2014 MCI J4500, 2015 MCI J4500, 2016 MCI J4500, 2017 MCI J4500, 2018 MCI J4500, 2019 MCI J4500 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2014-2019 j4500 and 2018-2019 j3500 motor coaches. the brake hoses may crack or otherwise fail resulting in an air leak. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if the left taillight does not work, the coach would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 MCI J4500 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2018 j4500 vehicles. the left rear taillight harness branch of the engine compartment wiring may contact the engine coolant tank causing a loss of power to the left taillight.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The incorrect air pressure readings may increase the risk of a crash by delaying the driver's reaction to addressing the low air condition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 MCI J4500 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2018 mci j4500 buses. The primary air line was incorrectly hooked to the secondary air pressure gauge and the secondary air line was hooked to the primary air pressure gauge.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the front brake hoses leak, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 MCI J4500, 2015 MCI J4500, 2016 MCI J4500, 2017 MCI J4500 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2014-2017 j4500 motor coaches equipped with zf front axles. In the affected vehicles, the front brake hose routing clamps may have been over-tightened, possibly damaging the brake hose wall reinforcement.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the sway bar cracks, it can detach from the vehicle, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 MCI J4500, 2014 MCI J4500, 2015 MCI J4500, 2016 MCI J4500 |
| Component: SUSPENSION |
| Recall Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain 2014 -2016 j4500 vehicles. The front sway bar on these vehicles may crack at the bushing/clamp locations. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the driver is unaware that the service brakes have low air pressure, the brakes may apply automatically, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 MCI J4500 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2017 j4500 motorcoaches manufactured March 14, 2016, to August 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may experience a multiplexing programming error that will not provide any visual or audible warnings if the vehicle's primary service brake air ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 15, 2021 | Fuel System, Diesel:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 1,125 |
| May. 18, 2021 | Fuel System, Diesel:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 1,853 |
| Feb. 10, 2021 | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables | 1,229 |
| Apr. 29, 2020 | Seat Belt | 1,276 |
| Apr. 27, 2020 | Air Brake | 2,272 |
| Apr. 9, 2018 | Electrical System:wiring | 195 |
| Oct. 30, 2017 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 35 |
| Jun. 2, 2017 | Air Brake | 1,100 |
| Mar. 27, 2017 | Suspension | 1,165 |
| Sep. 30, 2016 | Air Brake | 41 |
| Jul. 6, 2016 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 63 |
| Jan. 20, 2016 | Seats | 607 |
| Dec. 22, 2015 | Seats | 9 |
| Jun. 19, 2015 | Power Train:axle Hubs | 232 |
| Mar. 30, 2015 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 131 |
| Mar. 30, 2015 | Seat Belt | 21 |
| Jan. 5, 2015 | Service Brakes | 147 |
| Jun. 9, 2014 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 686 |
| Apr. 4, 2014 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 957 |
| Oct. 17, 2013 | Electrical System | 10,016 |
| Mar. 30, 2012 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 615 |
| 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. 21, 2011 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 51 |
| Mar. 1, 2011 | Visibility:rear Window Wiper/washer:motor | 144 |
| Mar. 1, 2011 | Adaptive Equipment | 27 |
| 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 |
| Apr. 8, 2009 | Suspension:multiple Axle | 316 |
| 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 |
| Jul. 15, 2005 | Steering:linkages | 156 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2021 MCI J4500 | 2 |
| 2020 MCI J4500 | 4 |
| 2019 MCI J4500 | 5 |
| 2018 MCI J4500 | 6 |
| 2017 MCI J4500 | 5 |
| 2016 MCI J4500 | 6 |
| 2015 MCI J4500 | 8 |
| 2014 MCI J4500 | 8 |
| 2013 MCI J4500 | 5 |
| 2012 MCI J4500 | 4 |
| 2011 MCI J4500 | 10 |
| 2010 MCI J4500 | 8 |
| 2009 MCI J4500 | 8 |
| 2008 MCI J4500 | 7 |
| 2007 MCI J4500 | 5 |
| 2006 MCI J4500 | 5 |
| 2005 MCI J4500 | 6 |
| 2004 MCI J4500 | 6 |
| 2003 MCI J4500 | 7 |
| 2002 MCI J4500 | 5 |
| 2001 MCI J4500 | 6 |