The worst 2025 Mci J3500 problems
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Recalls 1
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2025 D4520, D45CRTLE, D45CRT, J3500, and 2025-2026 J4500 buses. The emergency exit label may be placed in the incorrect location. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
- Risk
- Incorrectly located labels may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MCI will install or mail labels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2025. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.
Recall number 25V457000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Mci J3500 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin is to provide instructions for clearing DTC 1067 FMI 7 (Pressure Sensor Not Calibrated) and...
- This TSIB provides information to provide a software update
- This TSIB is to inform customers the recommended steering axle cleaning/greasing instructions to prevent...
- Instructions to verify security of interior REI brand monitors on affected coaches.
- MCI noticed that some customers operating in severe duty environments were experiencing the exterior...
- Instructions for relocating the idler pulley and adding a longer belt to improve reliability.
- Instructions outlining the steps to replace the existing harness with mini fuses to a more robust design...
- Information to owners showing the proper procedure for checking the oil level in a BITZER HVAC compressor.
- Service Bulletin issued to relocate the alternator belt idler pulley and change the belt layout for...
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Is the 2025 Mci J3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2025 Mci J3500.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Mci J3500?
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How many recalls does the 2025 Mci J3500 have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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