2001 MCI D4000 recalls and problems
The 2001 MCI D4000 has 5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any MCI dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 MCI D4000 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 MCI D4000 recalls
Recall 25V-853: Visibility, Structure
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 13V-498: Electrical System
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 10V-087: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Mci is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 d4000, model year 2001-2010 d4500 and model year 2005-2007 d4505 coaches equipped with ricon wheelchair lift (Wcl) and a cassette-type wcl compartment door. The wheelchair lift may become disengaged from a locked position and slide unrestrained on its rollers in the storage structure, potentially breaking through the cassette door and extending beyond the outside of the door when the coach is in motion, particularly when the coach is making a left turn.
Risk: If the coach is in motion, potential injury to persons and/or damage to other vehicles or property could occur.
Fix: Mci will provide parts and labor to install free of charge to customers, a ricon designed retrofit kit that includes a spring loaded lock mechanism. The safety recall began on march 31, 2010. Owners may contact mci customer service line at 1-800-241-2947.
Recall 06V-481: Electrical System
Problem: On certain motor coaches, the boost connector housing can fail over time, exposing the positive and negative terminals.
Risk: This could result in the grounding of an unprotected circuit and could lead to a thermal event if not corrected.
Fix: Customers are being advised to remove the boost connector and discard it. Customers will be offered a new design boost connector as an alternative at no cost. The recall began on january 2, 2007. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.
Recall 06V-140: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 MCI D4000 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2001 MCI D4000: 25V-853 (visibility, structure), 13V-498 (electrical system), 10V-087 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 06V-481 (electrical system), 06V-140 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are MCI recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized MCI dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.