2010 MCI J4500 recalls

• Visual System#2026007January 15, 2026

  2,161 units affected

  Issue: On certain buses, the wrong glass may have been installed on the lower front entry door panel. As a result, the glass may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: An incorrect window glass could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the lower glass panel. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the lower glass panel replaced at an authorized MCI service center.

• Steering#2019006January 8, 2019

  177 units affected

  Issue: Certain buses built with a rear tag-axle steering system may exhibit a steering lock-up at highway speed. Safety Risk: This problem could cause a sudden loss of steering control that could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: A final repair has not yet been determined. The cause of this problem is under investigation. In the interim, the company will notify owners by mail and advise them to immediately verify that the rear tag-axle caster adjustment is within specification.

• Visual System#2012111March 29, 2012

  77 units affected

  On certain coaches, the transom windows (the rear-most side glass panels) may have been inadequately bonded during the vehicle assembly process and, as a result, could detach from the vehicle. A window separating from the vehicle could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Authorized service facilities will install mechanical retention clips to the transom windows.

• Other#2011377October 21, 2011

  245 units affected

  On certain vehicles, specific operating conditions (such as tight, successive, highly banked curves in opposite directions), could trigger unintended Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system intervention. As a result, the ESC may unnecessarily apply one of the front brakes in order to correct the perceived oversteer condition. This may cause the vehicle to deviate from the intended path, thereby increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the ESC module.

• Accessories#2011091February 28, 2011

  7 units affected

  On certain coaches, the electrical wires and hydraulic lines which service the wheelchair lift may not have been routed correctly during vehicle assembly and, as a result, could become pinched during lift operation. Should this occur the lift could stop functioning and, should the wires short to ground, it could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the electrical wires and hydraulic lines, replacing them as necessary. Additional clamps will be installed to secure individual wires and lines away from moving parts of the wheelchair lift assembly.

• Wheels#2010153May 11, 2010

  22 units affected

  On certain coaches, the front and/or tag axle assemblies may have been installed with improper torque applied to the hub/rotor/wheel adapter bolts. Reduced bolt torque could lead to vibration loosening of the bolt, and could result in a wheel off condition. This could result in a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will verify the torque of the affected hub/rotor/wheel adapter plate bolts and replace the bolts as necessary.

• Electrical#2010097March 30, 2010

  209 units affected

  Certain vehicles were equipped with a DOGA brand windshield wiper motor that may fail to operate properly while the wiper system is functioning. The windshield wipers may operate intermittently, operate at a single speed, or stop completely. A faulty windshield wiper motor may reduce the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the wiper motor assembly.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

• STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR#25V853000December 10, 2025

  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."

  Risk: The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: MCI will replace the glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2026. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 22-005.

• EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP#21V737000September 23, 2021

  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."

  Risk: In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.

  Remedy: Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2021. Owners may contact the Ricon's Customer Service at (800) 322-2884, or email Ricon’s Recall Coordinator, at admin21e068@Wabtec.com or by locating the nearest Ricon servicing dealer using the locator on the Ricon website – www.riconcorp.com. Owners may also contact MCI's customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-024.

• STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM#19V027000January 7, 2019

  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.

  Risk: Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: MCI will inspect and repair axle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification on March 26, 2019. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 469.

• SEAT BELTS#15V183000March 30, 2015

  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.

  Risk: 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.

  Remedy: MCI will notify owners , and dealers will inspect and retrofit the seats free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE#14V172000April 4, 2014

  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.

  Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

  Remedy: MCI will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 408.

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM#13V498000October 17, 2013

  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.

  Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is MCI service bulletin 401.

• VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR#12V135000March 30, 2012

  MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC (MCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 J MOTOR COACHES. DUE TO INADEQUATE BONDING, THE TRANSOM WINDOWS (THE REAR-MOST WINDOWS ON EACH SIDE), MAY DETACH FROM THE COACH.

  Risk: A TRANSOM WINDOW MAY DETACH WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

  Remedy: MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL MECHANICAL RETENTION CLIPS ON THE TRANSOM WINDOWS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.

• ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)#11V524000October 26, 2011

  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.

  Risk: 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.

  Remedy: MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 4, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.

• EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY#11V144000March 1, 2011

  MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 J4500 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2009 THROUGH AUGUST 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC LINES THAT SERVICE THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS MAY BE ROUTED OR CLAMPED IN A WAY THAT COULD RESULT IN THE LINES BEING PINCHED DURING LIFT OPERATION.

  Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

  Remedy: MCI WILL IMPROVE THE ROUTING AND CLAMPING OF THE HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES SERVICING THE BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.

• POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY#10V199000May 11, 2010

  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.

  Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE WHEEL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

  Remedy: MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTOR COACHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.

• VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR#10V135000April 6, 2010

  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.

  Risk: IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP FUNCTIONING, THE DRIVER'S CLEAR FIELD OF VIEW MAY BE REDUCED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL FURNISH THE PARTS AND LABOR REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE DOGA-RECOMMENDED REMEDIES ON THE AFFECTED COACHES. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.