2008 MCI J4500: recalls and complaints

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• 25V85300010 Dec 2025Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
• 21V73700023 Sep 2021Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp
• 19V0270007 Jan 2019Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist System
• 15V18300030 Mar 2015Seat Belts
• 13V49800017 Oct 2013Electrical System
• 11V52400026 Oct 2011Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• 10V1350006 Apr 2010Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
• 09V1960001 Jun 2009Steering
• 09V1150008 Apr 2009Suspension / Multiple Axle
• 08V60300021 Nov 2008Equipment

1. 25V853000Received 10 Dec 2025. 15,454 units.

   Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

   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.

2. 21V737000Received 23 Sep 2021. 510 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Motor Coach Industries. Manufacturer campaign number R21-024. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Oct 2021.

3. 19V027000Received 7 Jan 2019. 2,089 units.

   Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Motor Coach Industries. Manufacturer campaign number SB 469. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 May 2021.

4. 15V183000Received 30 Mar 2015. 21 units.

   Seat Belts

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Motor Coach Industries. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 May 2015.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 10V135000Received 6 Apr 2010. 1,261 units.

   Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the windshield wipers stop functioning, the driver's clear field of view may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Jul 2010.

8. 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.

9. 09V115000Received 8 Apr 2009. 316 units.

   Suspension / Multiple Axle

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mci is recalling 316 my 2008-2009 j4500 coach vehicles. These vehicles may contain a distorted valve in the automatic traction control (atc) and/or electronic stability control (ESC) systems. Under certain conditions, the valve may stick in the open position and cause full service brake pressure to be applied to either the front axle brakes or the drive and tag axle brakes, depending on whether the distorted valve is a front or rear valve.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event the valve sticks in an open position and causes full service brake pressure to be applied, a vehicle may experience brake lock-up once the vehicle slows to 5 MPH, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the atc valves free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact mci at 847-285-2000.

   Report filed by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 May 2009.

10. 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.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 MCI J4500?

34,024 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 J4500 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 47 recall campaigns for the MCI J4500, model years 2001 to 2026. 10 of them name the 2008 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 MCI J4500 open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.