2008 MCI D4505: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2008 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
9 campaigns, newest first. 31,033 units in total.
- 25V853000Structure / Body / Door
- 14V335000Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
- 13V498000Electrical System
- 11V524000Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- 10V114000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- 09V446000Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
- 09V041000Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly
- 08V603000Equipment
- 08V063000Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Pitman
25V853000Received . 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: .
14V335000Received . 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: .
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: .
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: .
10V114000Received . 249 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mci has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2009 d4000 and model year 2008-2010 d4500 and d4505 motor coaches fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Mci is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The recall is expected to begin during april 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884, emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.
Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 342. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
09V446000Received . 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: .
09V041000Received . 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: .
08V603000Received . 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: .
08V063000Received . 24 units.
Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Pitman
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling 24 my 2008 d4505, d4500, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85. These steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a sticking or binding condition.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Mci is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). The recall began on february 11, 2008. Owners may contact trw at 1-765-429-1768 or mci at 1-204-287-4982.
Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 296. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
| 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
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2008 MCI D4505The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2008 MCI D4505: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mci/d4505/2008/. 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, Inc
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 MCI D4505?
- 31,033 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 D4505 have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns for the MCI D4505, model years 2000 to 2022. 9 of them name the 2008 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 MCI D4505 open?
- No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.