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2002 Mci J4500 problems

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Recalls
7
Service bulletins
22

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Visibility: glass, side/rearReported December 10, 2025 · 15,454 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
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.

Recall number 25V853000 · Recall details

Steering: hydraulic power assist systemReported January 7, 2019 · 2,089 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 19V027000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported October 17, 2013 · 10,016 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 13V498000 · Recall details

Visibility: glass, side/rearReported August 11, 2010 · 1,087 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mci is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 e4500, model year 2002-2006 e4500c, model year 2001-2005 j4500, and model year 2006 j4500c motor coaches equipped with se-gi passenger windows. The adhesive bond between the window glass and the aluminum window frame on the affected coaches may degrade.
Risk
If the window glass becomes partially or completely debonded from its frame, the window glass may detach and fall from the coach and cause personal injury or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, test, and repair, as necessary, the se-gi window assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on august 23, 2010. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947.

Recall number 10V373000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported November 21, 2008 · 1,893 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mci is recalling 1,893 my 2002-2008 d model and my 2001-2008 e and j4500 motor coaches equipped with zf transmissions. There is a potential for the shift selector to malfunction as a result of a cell phone or radio being placed in close proximity to the shifter control pad.
Risk
When this happens, the shift selector may move into reverse without driver knowledge increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mci is working with zf and has created a software update that protects against the potential for transient analog or digital signal interference. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. .owners may contact mci at 1‑800‑333‑0371 and zf at 1‑734‑416‑6200.

Recall number 08V603000 · Recall details

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC systemReported July 6, 2006 · 1,768 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motor coaches equipped with a slide switch to control the defroster blower speed, there is a speed controller for each of the two defroster fan motors. The speed controller may fail causing the fan motor to operate continuously in the "high" speed mode, and the carrier slide switch may fail to reduce or otherwise control the fan motor speed.
Risk
The speed controller may overheat and result in a thermal even, such as smoking or possible fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defroster speed controller free of charge. The recall began on july 20, 2006. Owners may contact motor coach at 1‑800‑241‑2947.

Recall number 06V241000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported April 27, 2006 · 4,765 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors can fail.
Risk
A fire can result should the turbocharger fail.
Remedy
Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. The engines will be repaired free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313‑592‑3708 or motor coach at 866‑624‑2622.

Recall number 06V140000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Mci J4500 22

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7 recalls, covering visibility, steering and electrical system.

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