No complaints are listed for the 2015 MCI D4000ISTV. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MCI D4000ISTV.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2025-12-10. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY.
Defect: 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, (excerpt)
Consequence: The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-05-13. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2011-2016 D4500, D4505, D4000, D4005, and D4000 ISTV motor coaches equipped with ISX engines. Due to vibrations, the exhaust bellow pipes develop a hole.
Consequence: If the pipe develops a hole, during a regeneration cycle, hot exhaust gases may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bellows pipe assembly with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2018. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-03-30. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014 J4500 and model year 2015 D4000ISTV, D4005, D4500, and D4505 motor coaches manufactured August 26, 2014, to December 3, 2014. The affected motor coaches have front and steerable tag axles whose tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued.
Consequence: If the tie rod nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rod nut torque, replacing the parts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
1 investigations; 0 open.
RQ17007
Opened: 2017-09-18. Closed: 2018-07-31.
Exhaust Bellows Pipe Fracture Recall
By letter dated April 15, 2013, Motor Coach Industries (MCI) notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a safety defect that may exist in certain model year (MY) 2012 and 2013 MCI D-model coaches built from December 22, 2011 to May 19, 2012 equipped with the Cummins 2010 EPA ISX 12 Liter engine.These vehicles may have had an incorrect installation of the exhaust pipe.If installed incorr
Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Linked campaign numbers: 18V309000.
Manufacturer communications
8 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE | 2 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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| SEATS | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
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11011092
Date: 2024-11-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Information to owners showing the proper procedure for checking the oil level in a BITZER HVAC compressor.
10213033
Date: 2022-05-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
Technical Service Information Bulletin describing the replacement of seating backrest attachment hardware with the addition of a mechanical lock nut on specifically equipped buses manufactured prior to model year 2020.
10206198
Date: 2021-12-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
This Technical Service Information Bulletin (TSIB) describes an update from Meritor for the bolt torque application requirements on hub-to-rotor bolts for the front, drive and tag axles, on specific coaches equipped with Meritor EX225 disc brakes, on either Conventional, PreSet or Unitized Wheel-End
10167381
Date: 2019-10-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
This Procedure outlines the steps to install a relief valve on the air compressor for coaches equipped with DD13 engines.
10167366
Date: 2019-10-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This Service Bulletin informs owners of the procedure to clean the batteries and reapply corrosion inhibitor every 6000 miles or 3 months, whichever first occurs.
10090594
Date: 2016-12-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMS AFFECTED CUSTOMERS THAT MCI WAS NOTIFIED BY CUMMINS INC. THAT CUMMINS HAS RELEASED CAMPAIGN C1846 THAT ADDRESSES CALIBRATION ISSUES ON ISX12 2013 ENGINES IN CERTAIN MOTOR COACH OPERATIONS ON MODEL YEAR 2014-2016 MCI D MODEL COACHES AND MODEL YEAR 2014-2016 MCI J4500 MOD
10090269
Date: 2016-11-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMS AFFECTED CUSTOMERS THAT MCI HAS MADE AN IMPROVEMENT TO THE PARCEL RACK COMPARTMENT DOOR INSTALLATION WHICH WILL MINIMIZE THE PARCEL RACK COMPARTMENT DOOR RATTLING ON MODEL YEAR 2014-2017 MCI D MODEL COACHES AND 2014-2017 MCI J4500 MODEL COACHES. MCI WILL PROVIDE A PART
10203366
Date: 2014-12-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Zf has contacted Motor Coadch Industries (MCI) regarding an inspection program reqired on model 2014 and 2015 MCI D and J series coaches that are equipped with a ZF drive axle.