2006 MCI D4505: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2006 MCI D4505. The newest campaign is 25V853000. NHTSA received the report on 10 Dec 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Body / Door. 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, 25V853000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Recall campaigns

10 campaigns, newest first. 38,280 units in total.

25V85300010 Dec 2025Structure / Body / Door
14V33500018 Jun 2014Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
13V49800017 Oct 2013Electrical System
10V0870009 Mar 2010Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V44600018 Nov 2009Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
09V0410003 Feb 2009Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly
08V60300021 Nov 2008Equipment
08V3860006 Aug 2008Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
06V48000015 Dec 2006Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly
06V14000027 Apr 2006Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

25V853000Received 10 Dec 2025. 15,454 units.
Structure / Body / Door
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Motor Coach Industries, Inc. Manufacturer campaign number 22-005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Feb 2026.
14V335000Received 18 Jun 2014. 325 units.
Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 1993-1995 102DL3 motor coaches manufactured November 1992 to January 1995, and 2006 and 2008 D4505 motor coaches manufactured June 2005 to April 2008. The affected buses are equipped with a driveshaft with a compressed length of 30 inches or less, a steerable trailing axle equipped with a system that changes the tag axle caster when the vehicle is in reverse travel and no electronic stability control (ESC). In these vehicles, the driveshaft may detach from the transmission and escape its containment bracket.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driveshaft escapes containment it can strike the trailing axle tie rod and components of the trailing axle locking system potentially causing the trailing axle steering and caster locking mechanisms to unlock. If this occurs, the driver may experience loss of steering control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will add a secondary drive shaft containment hoop forward of the tag axle support structure, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-847-285-2090. MCI's number for this recall is 414.
Report filed by Motor Coach Industries. Manufacturer campaign number 414. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 2014.
13V498000Received 17 Oct 2013. 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: 4 Feb 2014.
10V087000Received 9 Mar 2010. 4,457 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mci is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 d4000, model year 2001-2010 d4500 and model year 2005-2007 d4505 coaches equipped with ricon wheelchair lift (wcl) and a cassette-type wcl compartment door. The wheelchair lift may become disengaged from a locked position and slide unrestrained on its rollers in the storage structure, potentially breaking through the cassette door and extending beyond the outside of the door when the coach is in motion, particularly when the coach is making a left turn.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the coach is in motion, potential injury to persons and/or damage to other vehicles or property could occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Mci will provide parts and labor to install free of charge to customers, a ricon designed retrofit kit that includes a spring loaded lock mechanism. The safety recall began on march 31, 2010. Owners may contact mci customer service line at 1-800-241-2947.
Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 341. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Mar 2010.
09V446000Received 18 Nov 2009. 1,007 units.
Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mci is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 d4000, model year 2005-2009 d4500 and d4505 transit buses, equipped with caterpillar c13 engine and 50dn alternator. The alternator cable may become loose within the cable clamp, which could result in chafing of the alternator cable and possible arcing of the cable wires.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Mci will notify owners and replace the alternator cable clamp and related hardware free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2009. 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: 20 Nov 2009.
09V041000Received 3 Feb 2009. 103 units.
Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mci is recalling 103 my 2005-2008 d4500 and d4505 coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines and a zf transmission. Customers may experience a possible interference between the drive shaft u-joint bearing cap bolts and the tag axle center beam assembly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Interference between the bearing cap bolts and the axle center beam assembly could cause the bearing cap bolts to shear, freeing the bearings and possibly releasing the drive shaft, increasing the risk of vehicle damage or a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a tag axle suspension spacer kit and an spl250 driveshaft retrofit kit to limit the suspension travel and reduce the swing diameter of the driveshaft thereby increasing the clearance and eliminating any possible interference. The recall began on february 25, 2009. Owners may contact mci at 1800-241-2947.
Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 277C & 320. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Feb 2009.
08V603000Received 21 Nov 2008. 1,893 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mci is recalling 1,893 my 2002-2008 d model and my 2001-2008 e and j4500 motor coaches equipped with zf transmissions. There is a potential for the shift selector to malfunction as a result of a cell phone or radio being placed in close proximity to the shifter control pad.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
When this happens, the shift selector may move into reverse without driver knowledge increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Mci is working with zf and has created a software update that protects against the potential for transient analog or digital signal interference. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. .owners may contact mci at 1-800-333-0371 and zf at 1-734-416-6200.
Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 308. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Dec 2008.
08V386000Received 6 Aug 2008. 185 units.
Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mci is recalling 185 my 2006-2007 d4005 and d4505 motor coaches equipped with dura side body egress windows. These coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, 'bus emergency exits and window retention and release.' the windows were produced with inconsistent priming on the primary and secondary bond lines.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The purpose of this standard is to minimize the likelihood of occupants being thrown from the bus and to provide a means of readily accessible emergency egress.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Mci will notify owners instructing them to inspect the windows for signs of water leak, wind noise, or visible partial de-bonding. Windows showing these signs will be replaced free of charge by dura (please see 07e042). The recall began on august 27, 2007. Owners can contact dura at 1-248-844-1615 or mci at 1-800-241-2947.
Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Aug 2009.
06V480000Received 15 Dec 2006. 75 units.
Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain d series motor coaches, there could be a possible interference between the drive shaft mounting hardware and the tag axle structure.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The bearing cap bolts could shear, freeing the bearings, and possibly releasing the drive shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Shims will be installed above the tag axle air spring mounting brackets to limit the suspension travel. The recall is expected to begin during january 2007. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 276 & 277.
06V140000Received 27 Apr 2006. 4,765 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors can fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. The engines will be repaired free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or motor coach at 866-624-2622.
Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC.

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Complaints by component

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

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2006 MCI D4505
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA12007	Engineering analysis	MCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop Failures	Power Train / Driveline	13 Sep 2012	3 Dec 2015	14V335000
PE12007	Preliminary evaluation	MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop Failures	Power Train / Driveline	21 Mar 2012	20 Sep 2012
PE10001	Preliminary evaluation	Wheel Chair Lift Separates From Bus	Structure / Body / Door	14 Jan 2010	9 Apr 2010	10V087000

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

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2006 MCI D4505: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mci/d4505/2006/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

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, Inc

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 MCI D4505?: 38,280 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the MCI D4505 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns for the MCI D4505, model years 2000 to 2022. 10 of them name the 2006 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 MCI D4505 open?: No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.