2012 MCI D4005 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 MCI D4005 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electronic stability control, exhaust system components, electrical system, and driver seat safety. The recalls cover multiple systems affecting vehicle safety and emissions equipment.
Recalls address electronic stability control malfunctions, exhaust pipe failures leading to fire risks, battery equalizer defects, and driver seat anchorage problems. The total number of vehicles affected by these recalls varies from under 200 to over 10,000 units depending on the issue.
Recalls- Electronic Stability Control (ESC). NHTSA recall 11V524000 affects 1,962 vehicles. ESC modules may incorrectly detect oversteering due to body roll and road conditions, causing unexpected brake application. This may cause the vehicle to deviate from its path and increase crash risk. MCI will replace the control module free of charge.
- Exhaust Bellows Pipe Assembly. Several recalls including 13V142000 (155 vehicles), 17V337000 (143 vehicles), and 18V309000 (1,123 vehicles) involve the exhaust bellow pipes. Incorrect assembly or vibration-induced holes can cause failure during regeneration, allowing hot exhaust gases to escape and raising fire risk. MCI will inspect and replace pipes with improved parts as needed at no cost.
- Electrical System Battery Equalizers. Recall 13V498000 affects 10,016 vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers. The epoxy sealing compound may become electrically conductive when heated, leading to melting or burning and increasing fire risk. The battery equalizers will be replaced free of charge.
- Driver Seats and Seatbelt Anchorage. Recall 16V020000 covers 607 vehicles with Recaro Ergo-M driver seats. Missing welds on J-Brackets could cause the seatbelt anchorage assembly to separate, compromising driver restraint in a crash. Affected brackets will be inspected and replaced if necessary at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or safety defects related to these recalls may have rights under state lemon laws. It is advisable to document all repairs and recall-related interactions for potential claims.
2012 MCI D4005 Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
14006
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 MCI D4005
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.
2012 MCI D4005
143 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2011-2012 MCI D4000, D4005, D4500 and D4505 coaches equipped with Cummins ISX 12 liter engines. The vehicles may have an incorrectly installed exhaust bellow pipe, resulting in a bend in the pipe which can cause its premature failure.
Risk: If the pipe fails and a diesel regeneration cycle occurs, the hot exhaust gases will increase the risk of a fire.
2012 MCI D4005
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.
2012 MCI D4005
10016 vehicles affected
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 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.
2012 MCI D4005
155 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 D4000, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4500, and D4505 motorcoaches manufactured from May 2012 through December 2012 and equipped with a Cummins ISX EPA 2010 engine. In the affected buses, the bellows pipe in the exhaust system may have been incorrectly assembled, which could result in a failure of the pipe during operation.
Risk: During a regeneration process to clean exhaust emissions, if the bellows pipe has failed, the hot exhaust gases may not be contained, resulting in a fire.
2012 MCI D4005
1962 vehicles affected
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 STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MODULES, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2002, THROUGH OCTOBER 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
Risk: IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
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