Vehicle recall 11V150000 · March 1, 2011
MCI E4500, J4500 and 1 more model
Certain wires may have been incorrectly installed by mci at the factory which could result in the windshield wipers failing to operate.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Mci safety recall no. 356.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V150000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 2011
- Filed by
- MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 356
- Owner notification
- March 14, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 144
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
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