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2011 MCI D4500 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2011 MCI D4500. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2011 MCI D4500 recalls, newest first

December 10, 2025NHTSA 25V85300015,454 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary
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
The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Components
Visibility › Glass, side/rear; Structure › Body › Door

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 13, 2018NHTSA 18V3090001,123 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Summary
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2011-2016 D4500, D4505, D4000, D4005, and D4000 ISTV motor coaches equipped with ISX engines. Due to vibrations, the exhaust bellow pipes develop a hole.
Consequence
If the pipe develops a hole, during a regeneration cycle, hot exhaust gases may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bellows pipe assembly with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2018. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe; Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 24, 2017NHTSA 17V337000143 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

Summary
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
If the pipe fails and a diesel regeneration cycle occurs, the hot exhaust gases will increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 20, 2016NHTSA 16V020000607 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
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
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
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 16, 2014NHTSA 14V329000312 vehicles potentially affected

Interior lighting

Summary
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
If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Components
Interior lighting; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 17, 2013NHTSA 13V49800010,016 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary
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
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 31, 2012NHTSA 12V250000312 vehicles potentially affected

Interior lighting

Summary
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
If this occurs, surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 26, 2011NHTSA 11V5240001,962 vehicles potentially affected

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Summary
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
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
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 12, 2011NHTSA 11V016000138 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary
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
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
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2011 MCI D4500 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2011 MCI D4500 have any recalls?
9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, structure, engine and engine cooling, seats, interior lighting, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2011 MCI D4500 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a MCI dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 MCI D4500?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.