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2016 Mci J4500 problems

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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

Seat beltsReported April 29, 2020 · 641 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2015-2016 D4000, 2015-2020 D4500 and D4505, 2016-2020 J4500, 2018 J3500, and 2017 D4005 buses. The seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering the seat belt unusable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk
Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
MCI will notify the affected owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification June 26, 2020. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 482.

Recall number 20V242000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported April 27, 2020 · 2,272 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014-2019 J4500 and 2018-2019 J3500 motor coaches. The brake hoses may crack or otherwise fail resulting in an air leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
A leaking brake hose could cause a delay in the actuation time of the front brake, which would increase vehicle's stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners to inspect the brake hoses and replace any hoses that are leaking or otherwise damaged. MCI will reimburse owners for the cost of the inspection, and will provide replacement parts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 481.

Recall number 20V233000 · Recall details

Service brakes, airReported June 2, 2017 · 1,100 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014-2017 J4500 motor coaches equipped with ZF front axles. In the affected vehicles, the front brake hose routing clamps may have been over-tightened, possibly damaging the brake hose wall reinforcement. If the brake hose wall reinforcement is damaged, the brake hose may leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
If the front brake hoses leak, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clamp tightness, replacing any damaged brake hoses, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2017. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 454.

Recall number 17V360000 · Recall details

SuspensionReported March 27, 2017 · 1,165 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014 -2016 J4500 vehicles. The front sway bar on these vehicles may crack at the bushing/clamp locations.
Risk
If the sway bar cracks, it can detach from the vehicle, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) will notify owners and dealers will replace the sway bar assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Motor Industries at 1‑800‑241‑2947. MCI's number for this recall is Service Bulletin 452.

Recall number 17V207000 · Recall details

Visibility: glass, side/rearReported July 6, 2016 · 63 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 J4500 vehicles manufactured April 14, 2015, to February 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the non-egress single pane passenger windows may have improperly installed mounting hardware, allowing the windows to open unexpectedly at the bottom.
Risk
A window that opens unexpectedly as a result of a crash or contact with the window may allow the passenger to be ejected from the bus, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will tighten and secure the window mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1‑800‑241‑2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 433B.

Recall number 16V510000 · Recall details

SeatsReported December 22, 2015 · 9 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2016 MCI J4500 motor coaches manufactured August 26, 2015, to December 3, 2015, and equipped with Kiel passenger seats. During assembly, one of the seat mounting bolts was installed incorrectly.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2016. Owners may contact MCI at 1‑800‑241‑2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 430.

Recall number 15V862000 · Recall details

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