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2011 MCI J4500 recalls

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

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

For the 2011 MCI J4500. 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 J4500 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

September 23, 2021NHTSA 21V737000510 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair lift/ramp

Summary
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 event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 7, 2019NHTSA 19V0270002,089 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

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

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

April 4, 2014NHTSA 14V172000957 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 E4500 and J4500 motorcoaches manufactured October 2008 through October 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. The seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 408.
Components
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage; Seats

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

March 30, 2012NHTSA 12V135000615 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary
Motor coach industries, Inc (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 j motor coaches. Due to inadequate bonding, the transom windows (the rear-most windows on each side), may detach from the coach.
Consequence
A transom window may detach without warning, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Remedy
Mci will notify owners, and dealers will install mechanical retention clips on the transom windows, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 5, 2012. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.

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

August 31, 2011NHTSA 11V45700010 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Motor coach industries, Inc. (mci) is recalling certain model year 2011 E4500 and J4500 motor coaches manufactured from December 2010 through January 2011, equipped with a cummins isx 11.9 diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (DPF) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/DPF housing to disconnect.
Consequence
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Remedy
Mci will notify owners, and repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on September 19, 2011. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947 or cummins at 1-812-377-5000 for more information.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 27, 2011NHTSA 11V379000300 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor

Summary
Mci is recalling certain model year 2011 mci E4500, and J4500, motor coaches manufactured from September 2010 through July 2011, equipped with a doga windshield wiper motor. An underrated fuse may have been installed at the factory, which could blow, resulting in the windshield wipers not operating.
Consequence
The driver's visibility may be reduced, which in turn could result in a crash or otherwise cause personal injury or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuse and replace any underrated fuses that may have been installed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 3, 2011. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 21, 2011NHTSA 11V19000051 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary
Mci is recalling certain model year 2011 mci J4500 motor coaches manufactured from December 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011, and equipped with arvinmeritor MC16 and MC16 type tag axle assemblies. The bolts used to connect the axle housing to the spindle of the axle may not have been properly heat treated, resulting in potentially compromised hardness and strength that, in turn, could lead to reduced joint integrity.
Consequence
Reduced joint strength of the spindle of the axle could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Arvinmeritor is working with mci to identify and notify owners and repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on April 14, 2011. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-1725 or mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 1, 2011NHTSA 11V150000144 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor

Summary
Mci is recalling certain model year 2011 mci J4500, E4500, and J4500C motor coaches manufactured from may 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011, and equipped with doga windshield wipers. Certain wires may have been incorrectly installed by mci at the factory which could result in the windshield wipers failing to operate.
Consequence
The driver's field of view may be reduced, which in turn could result in a crash or otherwise cause personal injury or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the windshield wipers and connect any wires that were improperly installed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on March 14, 2011. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 6, 2010NHTSA 10V1350001,261 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

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

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Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2011 MCI J4500 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2011 MCI J4500 have any recalls?
13 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, structure, equipment adaptive/mobility, steering, seats, seat belts. 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 J4500 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 J4500?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.