2013 MCI D4005 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 MCI D4005 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to engine exhaust system components and wheelchair lift equipment based on recall data.
There are five recalls affecting various systems on the 2013 MCI D4005. The recalls mainly impact the exhaust system, adaptive equipment for wheelchair lifts, and driver seats.
Recalls- Exhaust bellows pipe failure. Recall 13V142000 affects 155 vehicles built with Cummins ISX EPA 2010 engines. Incorrect assembly of the bellows pipe can cause it to fail during operation, risking fire from hot exhaust gases during exhaust regeneration. Dealers will inspect and replace the pipe as needed free of charge.
- Wheelchair lift beacon lighting. Recall 24V073000 involves 2,114 vehicles equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift. The red beacon illumination on the Threshold Warning System may be too dim, which could increase injury risk for wheelchair users. MCI will replace the TWS kits for free.
- Exhaust bellows pipe holes. Recall 18V309000 covers 1,123 vehicles with ISX engines. Vibrations cause holes in the bellows pipes, allowing hot gases to leak during regeneration and increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace the bellows pipe assembly with an improved part at no cost.
- Driver seat weld failure. Recall 16V020000 affects 607 buses equipped with Recaro Ergo-M driver seats. Missing welds on J-Brackets may cause the seat belt anchorage to detach, reducing driver restraint in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace defective J-Brackets for free.
Owners who face repeated repairs, persistent safety defects, or unresolved recall issues with the 2013 MCI D4005 may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney could help clarify those rights.
2013 MCI D4005 Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
3999
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 MCI D4005
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.
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.