Recall Register

2011 MCI D4000: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2011 MCI D4000. The newest campaign is 17V337000. NHTSA received the report on 24 May 2017. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 3 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 17V337000, in the NHTSA record

MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace any deformed or failed bellow pipes if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Motor Industries at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 397B.

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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 13,829 units in total.

  • 17V337000Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System
  • 16V020000Seats
  • 15V276000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
  • 14V329000Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
  • 14V085000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
  • 13V498000Electrical System
  • 12V250000Interior Lighting
  • 11V524000Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • 11V016000Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
  1. 17V337000Received . 143 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2011-2012 MCI D4000, D4005, D4500 and D4505 coaches equipped with Cummins ISX 12 liter engines. The vehicles may have an incorrectly installed exhaust bellow pipe, resulting in a bend in the pipe which can cause its premature failure.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the pipe fails and a diesel regeneration cycle occurs, the hot exhaust gases will increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace any deformed or failed bellow pipes if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Motor Industries at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 397B.

    Report filed by Motor Coach Industries. Manufacturer campaign number SB 397B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 16V020000Received . 607 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 J4500 coaches manufactured November 18, 2011, to July 10, 2015, 2011-2012 and 2014-2015 D4000 coaches manufactured manufactured September 24, 2010, to September 5, 2015, 2011-2013 and 2015-2016 D4005 coaches manufactured January 17, 2011, to November 23, 2015, 2012-2014 and 2016 D4000ISTV coaches manufactured July 18, 2012, to December 2, 2015, 2010-2016 D4500 coaches manufactured April 15, 2010, to December 18, 2015 and 2011-2016 D4505 coaches manufactured December 15, 2010, to December 4, 2015. The affected buses are equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats that have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect the seats and determined if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 431.

    Report filed by Motor Coach Industries. Manufacturer campaign number SB 431. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 15V276000Received . 243 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 D4000 motorcoaches manufactured November 12, 2011, to July 11, 2012, and 2014-2015 D4500 motorcoaches manufactured July 4, 2014, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    MCI will notify owners, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. MCI's number for this recall is SB 423.

    Report filed by Motor Coach Industries. Manufacturer campaign number SB 423. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 14V329000Received . 312 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Motor Coach Industries, Inc (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 D4000 and D4500 and 2010 D4505 motor coaches equipped with LED lights interior lights powered by either a Vansco or IO multiplex system. Due to the excessive power draw of the LED lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing the components to melt.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse holders, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-847-285-2090. MCI's number for this recall is 388B. Note: This recall supersedes recall 12V-250. Motorcoaches that were remedied under the previous campaign need to be remedied under this campaign as well.

    Report filed by Motor Coach Industries. Manufacturer campaign number 388B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 14V085000Received . 96 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 D4000 motorcoaches manufactured March 2011 through July 2012 and equipped with certain Cummins Westport model ISL G. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    MCI will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recallbegan on April 16, 2014. Customers may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2090 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. MCI's number associated with this campaign is 405.

    Report filed by Motor Coach Industries. Manufacturer campaign number 405. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 13V498000Received . 10,016 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Motor Coach Industries. Manufacturer campaign number 401. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 12V250000Received . 312 units.

    Interior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Motor coach industries, INC (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 d4000, d4500 and 2010 d4505 motor coaches equipped with LED lights interior lights and powered by either a vansco or io multiplex system. Due to excessive power draw of the LED lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing components to melt.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If this occurs, surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Mci will notify owners, and dealers will install re-designed wiring, free of charge. The recall began on july 17, 2012. Owners may contact mci at 1-866-624-2622.

    Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 11V524000Received . 1,962 units.

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 11V016000Received . 138 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Mci is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 d4500, d4505, and d4000 motor coaches. The affected pulley covers may lack certain welds required to keep the covers attached to the coach structure.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The cover will eventually fail as a result of fatigue, and the cover may become detached from the coach and fall and strike a person or object, resulting in personal injury or property damage.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Mci will inspect and replace as necessary the idler pulley covers free of charge. The safety recall began on february 10, 2011. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

    Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 351. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2011 MCI D4000
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
RQ17007Recall queryExhaust Bellows Pipe Fracture RecallEngine and Engine Cooling / Engine18 Sep 201731 Jul 201818V309000
EA12007Engineering analysisMCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop FailuresPower Train / Driveline13 Sep 20123 Dec 201514V335000
PE12007Preliminary evaluationMCI Driveshaft Safety Loop FailuresPower Train / Driveline21 Mar 201220 Sep 2012

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19971
  2. 19981
  3. 19991
  4. 20004
  5. 20015
  6. 20026
  7. 20037
  8. 20047
  9. 20058
  10. 20068
  11. 20076
  12. 20084
  13. 20096
  14. 20106
  15. 20119
  16. 20127
  17. 20132
  18. 20144
  19. 20155
  20. 20163
  21. 20172
  22. 20184
  23. 20191
  24. 20201
  25. 20211

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2011 MCI D4000: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mci/d4000/2011/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Motor Coach Industries

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2011 MCI D4000?
13,829 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the MCI D4000 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 29 recall campaigns for the MCI D4000, model years 1997 to 2021. 9 of them name the 2011 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2011 MCI D4000 open?
No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.