MCI E4500 recalls and problems
17 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 15 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
17
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
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MCI E4500 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 E4500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 E4500 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 E4500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 E4500 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 E4500 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 E4500 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 E4500 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 E4500 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 E4500 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 E4500 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 E4500 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 E4500 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 E4500 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 E4500 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 E4500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported MCI E4500 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
All MCI E4500 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-853 | Dec 10, 2025 | 2000–2013 | Visibility, Structure | Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 102DL3, 102D3, MC12PTV, E4500, D4000, 102D3ISTV, D4500, J4500, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4505, and J3500 transit buses. |
| 21V-737 | Sep 23, 2021 | 2005–2009 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2005-2009 E4500 and 2005-2012 J4500 motorcoaches equipped with Ricon Baylift Wheelchair Lifts. |
| 19V-027 | Jan 7, 2019 | 2000–2013 | Steering | 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. |
| 15V-183 | Mar 30, 2015 | 2007–2010 | Seat Belts | Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 MCI E4500 and J4500 motor coaches manufactured November 21, 2006, to August 27, 2009, and equipped with certain Recaro Automotive Seating Ergo M bus… |
| 14V-172 | Apr 4, 2014 | 2009–2014 | Seats, Seat Belts | Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 E4500 and J4500 motorcoaches manufactured October 2008 through October 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. |
| 13V-498 | Oct 17, 2013 | 2001–2011 | Electrical System | 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… |
| 11V-524 | Oct 26, 2011 | 2003, 2007–2012 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Motor coach industries (Mci) is recalling certain model year 2003, and 2007-2012 e and j models along with model year 2007-2012 d4000, d4005, d4500, d4505, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with meritor wabco electronic… |
| 11V-457 | Aug 31, 2011 | 2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Motor coach industries, inc. |
| 11V-379 | Jul 27, 2011 | 2011 | Visibility | Mci is recalling certain model year 2011 mci e4500, and j4500, motor coaches manufactured from september 2010 through july 2011, equipped with a doga windshield wiper motor. |
| 11V-150 | Mar 1, 2011 | 2011 | Visibility | 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. |
| 10V-373 | Aug 11, 2010 | 2001–2004 | Visibility | 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. |
| 10V-199 | May 11, 2010 | 2010 | Power Train | Mci is recalling certain model year 2010 d4000, d4005, d4500, d4505, e4500, and j4500 model motor coaches manufactured from september 2009 through may 2010, equipped with arvinmeritor front and tag axle assemblies. |
| 10V-135 | Apr 6, 2010 | 2000–2001, 2007–2011 | Visibility | Mci is recalling certain model year 1999-2001, 2007-2011 e4500 and model year 2001-2011 j4500 coaches equipped with doga windshield motors. |
| 09V-196 | Jun 1, 2009 | 2003 | Steering | Mci is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 motor coaches, model j4500 manufactured between october 2007 and april 2009; 2009 motor coaches models d4000istv, d4005, d4500, and d4505 manufactured between january and… |
| 08V-603 | Nov 21, 2008 | 2001–2008 | Equipment | Mci is recalling 1,893 my 2002-2008 d model and my 2001-2008 e and j4500 motor coaches equipped with zf transmissions. |
| 06V-241 | Jul 6, 2006 | 2001–2005 | Visibility | 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. |
| 06V-140 | Apr 27, 2006 | 2000–2005 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors can fail. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the MCI E4500?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 MCI E4500 has the most reports (1). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the MCI E4500 have?
NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls covering MCI E4500 model years 2000–2014.
What are the most common MCI E4500 problems?
Owners report electrical system problems most often.