MCI E4500 recalls
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the MCI E4500; the most recent was received 2025-12-10 (Structure › Body › Door).
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
All MCI E4500 campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V853000 | 2025-12-10 | Structure › Body › Door | 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 ye… |
| 21V737000 | 2021-09-23 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Lift/Ramp | 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 suf… |
| 19V027000 | 2019-01-07 | Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System | 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 … |
| 15V183000 | 2015-03-30 | 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 … |
| 14V172000 | 2014-04-04 | 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 trac… |
| 13V498000 | 2013-10-17 | 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 epox… |
| 11V524000 | 2011-10-26 | 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 s… |
| 11V457000 | 2011-08-31 | 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… |
| 11V379000 | 2011-07-27 | Visibility › Rear Window Wiper/Washer › Motor | 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 … |
| 11V150000 | 2011-03-01 | Visibility › Rear Window Wiper/Washer › Motor | 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 incorrectl… |
| 10V373000 | 2010-08-11 | Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear | 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 … |
| 10V199000 | 2010-05-11 | Power Train › Axle Assembly | 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 s… |
| 10V135000 | 2010-04-06 | Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor | 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 i… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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