2009 MCI D4505: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2009 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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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 29,377 units in total.

25V85300010 Dec 2025Structure / Body / Door
13V49800017 Oct 2013Electrical System
11V52400026 Oct 2011Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
10V4090009 Sep 2010Seats
10V11400024 Mar 2010Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V44600018 Nov 2009Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
09V3500009 Sep 2009Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
09V2000008 Jun 2009Suspension / Rear / Shock Absorber
09V1960001 Jun 2009Steering

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.
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.
11V524000Received 26 Oct 2011. 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: 4 Jan 2012.
10V409000Received 9 Sep 2010. 105 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mci is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 d4005 and d4505 motor coaches equipped with a national seating company driver's seat containing a stabilus bloc-o-lift shock. The driver's seat shock damper may break allowing the driver's seat to unexpectedly drop to the floor without warning.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event this should occur while the bus is in operation, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Mci will notify owners and replace the seat shock as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 349. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Sep 2010.
10V114000Received 24 Mar 2010. 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: 21 Apr 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.
09V350000Received 9 Sep 2009. 53 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mci is recalling model year 2009 d4500/4505 coaches equipped with the meritor fh 946 14,000 lb rated steerable tag axle. Due to insufficient clamping force of the cylinder lock plate, it may move from its normal set position, which in turn could result in the tag axle not automatically locking, or locking with the wheels not in a straight ahead position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the tag axle does not lock above 20 MPH, there is a loss of lateral force control of the tag axle that can affect the steering of the vehicle. Also during a turn the rear of the vehicle will swing further out in the opposite direction of the turn and could result in the coach striking another vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will provide replacement clamps that do not have paint on the clamping surfaces. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2009. Owners may contact mci customer service line at 1-800-241-2947.
Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 331B. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Sep 2009.
09V200000Received 8 Jun 2009. 29 units.
Suspension / Rear / Shock Absorber
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mci is recalling 29 model year 2009 d4505 motor coaches manufactured between february and april 2009, equipped with koni shock absorbers. When the coach is moving in rear-rise mode, the tag suspension air springs can generate force that exceeds the maximum allowable tensile strength of the shock absorbers exceeding their design rebound limit.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This failure could result in separation of the shock absorber from its mounting, causing interference between the upper portion of the suspension and the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Mci will notify owners and will repair the coaches free of charge. The safety recall began on july 10, 2009. Owners may contact mci at 1-847-285-2000.
Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufacturer campaign number FCP 329. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jul 2009.
09V196000Received 1 Jun 2009. 502 units.
Steering
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mci is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 motor coaches, model j4500 manufactured between october 2007 and april 2009; 2009 motor coaches models d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 manufactured between january and july 2009; 2010 d4500 coaches manufactured between december 2008 and april 2009; 2009 e4500 coaches manufactured between january and april 2009; and one 2003 e4500 coach manufactured in october 2002. These vehicles may have been equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas) which can develop internal friction between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. If developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can sheer as the driver turns the steering wheel.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (ESC) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Mci will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on july 10, 2009. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 327 & 328. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jul 2009.

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Complaints by component

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

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2009 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. 2009 MCI D4505: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mci/d4505/2009/. 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: 29 Mar 2018
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 2009 MCI D4505?: 29,377 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 2009 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2009 MCI D4505 open?: No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.