2014 MCI D4000 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 MCI D4000 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle systems covered by recalls such as lighting, wheelchair lifts, exhaust components, and seating. No consumer complaints have been submitted regarding this model.
The vehicle has five recalls addressing defects in multiple key systems. These recalls affect exterior lighting, adaptive mobility equipment, the engine exhaust system, and driver seating components.
Recalls- Exterior lighting headlights. (NHTSA Recall 14V370000) Affected 686 vehicles. The multiplex electrical controller may turn off headlights while the vehicle is in gear, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the controller software free of charge, with no "Do Not Drive" advisory.
- Wheelchair lift ramp lighting. (NHTSA Recall 24V073000) Impacted 2,114 vehicles equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts. Red beacon warning lights on the Threshold Warning System do not meet federal visibility standards, risking injury to lift users. MCI will replace the TWS kits at no cost.
- Engine exhaust system bellows pipe. (NHTSA Recall 18V309000) Affecting 1,123 vehicles with ISX engines. Vibrations cause holes to develop in the exhaust bellow pipes, risking hot exhaust gas leaks and potential fires during regeneration cycles. Dealers will replace the pipe assembly with an improved part free of charge.
- Driver seats J-Bracket welds. (NHTSA Recall 16V020000) Applies to 607 vehicles. Certain Recaro Ergo-M bus seats may have J-Brackets missing welds, allowing seatbelt anchorage to separate during crashes. Dealers will inspect and replace defective J-Brackets for free.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety or critical components may have rights under state lemon laws. Those affected should consider consulting legal professionals specializing in consumer protection.
2014 MCI D4000 Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
4530
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 MCI D4000
2114 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014-2018 D4000, 2013-2019 D4005, 2013-2023 D4500, 2013-2020 D4505, and 2021-2024 D45CRT coaches equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Risk: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 MCI D4000
1123 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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.
Risk: If the pipe develops a hole, during a regeneration cycle, hot exhaust gases may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
2014 MCI D4000
607 vehicles affected
SEATS
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 J4500 coaches manufactured November 18, 2011, to July 10, 2015, 2011-2012 and 2014-2015 D4000 coaches manufactured manufactured September 24, 2010, to September 5, 2015, 2011-2013 and 2015-2016 D4005 coaches manufactured January 17, 2011, to November 23, 2015, 2012-2014 and 2016 D4000ISTV coaches manufactured July 18, 2012, to December 2, 2015, 2010-2016 D4500 coaches manufactured April 15, 2010, to December 18, 2015 and 2011-2016 D4505 coaches manufactured December 15, 2010, to December 4, 2015. The affected buses are equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats that have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
Risk: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
2014 MCI D4000
686 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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.
Risk: If the headlights turn off while the vehicle is in operation, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.