No complaints are listed for the 2014 MCI J4500. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MCI J4500.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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10 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: 2020-04-27. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-01-07. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-06-02. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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 Fede (excerpt)
Consequence: If the front brake hoses leak, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-03-27. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-06-19. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014 D4500 vehicles manufactured December 19, 2013, to April 14, 2014, 2013-2014 D4505 vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to April 22, 2014, and 2013-2015 J4500 vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, to May 22, 2015. The affected motorcoaches are equipped with hub carriers that may have areas of porosity which could result in the (excerpt)
Consequence: Cracks in the hub may result in hub failure, which could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: MCI will notify owners, and dealers will begin a routine inspection process to identify any hub carrier leaks. When parts become available, the affected hub carriers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 425. (excerpt)
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.
Date: 2015-01-05. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 MCI J4500 motor coaches manufactured July 83, 2013, to December 19, 2014 and equipped with ZF axles and independent front suspension. The routing and clamping of the steering axle brake hose to the steering axle brake chamber may allow the brake hose to rub the front tire or contact and rub the upper control arm.
Consequence: The rubbing may wear a hole into the brake hose resulting in a loss of air pressure in the front brake chamber, reducing brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MCI will notify owners. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on March 2, 2015. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-06-09. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014 D4000, D4005, D4000ISTV, D4500, D4505, and J4500 motor coaches manufactured July 2013 to April 2014. The multiplex electrical systems controller may unintentionally turn off the vehicle's headlights while the vehicle is in gear.
Consequence: If the headlights turn off while the vehicle is in operation, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MCI will notify owners, and dealers will update the multiplex controller software, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 413.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-04-04. Systems: SEAT BELTS, SEATS.
Defect: 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. The seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy: MCI will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 408.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
66 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE | 13 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 10 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 6 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
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| STEERING | 4 |
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11029031
Date: 2026-02-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING, SUSPENSION.
This TSIB is to inform customers the recommended steering axle cleaning/greasing instructions to prevent damage on axle components due to displacement of grease from the bearings, lubrication reduction and accelerate wear for coaches with independent front suspension.
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.
10222404
Date: 2022-09-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
MCI has released Technical Service Information Bulletin (TSIB) 22-12 to address concerns with water ingress in remote switch box. The TSIB provides guidance on how to rework the box to inhibit water intrusion and connector corrosion
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
10180805
Date: 2020-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This Service Bulletin provides a checklist of actions to perform on a daily, weekly and monthly basis for parked coaches before they are considered ready for driving.
10180807
Date: 2020-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
This Service Bulletin informs affected owners of the steps to add a tensioner bracket to increase the tension on the A/C compressor belt.
10173614
Date: 2020-03-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
This service bulletin outlines the steps to replace the adapter plates on the tag axle bellows to increase support for the bellow piston.
10172528
Date: 2020-03-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.
DDC Field service campaign for GHG17 Detroit DD13 engines requiring software reprogramming and new emission label replacement. This field service applies only to MCI (Motor Coach Industries) vehicles.
10171202
Date: 2020-01-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This Service Bulletin outlines the steps to install reinforcement bracket for the mudflap on coaches equipped with MCI P/N 03-33-2646.