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2009 MCI D4505 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 2009 MCI D4505. 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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2009 MCI D4505 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

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

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

September 9, 2010NHTSA 10V409000105 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
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 event this should occur while the bus is in operation, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 24, 2010NHTSA 10V114000249 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
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
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 18, 2009NHTSA 09V4460001,007 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Summary
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
This could result in a fire.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 9, 2009NHTSA 09V35000053 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary
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
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
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 8, 2009NHTSA 09V20000029 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber

Summary
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
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
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 1, 2009NHTSA 09V196000502 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary
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
With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (ESC) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2009 MCI D4505 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2009 MCI D4505 have any recalls?
9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, structure, electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), seats, equipment adaptive/mobility. 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 2009 MCI D4505 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 2009 MCI D4505?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.