2015 MCI D4500 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 MCI D4500 has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical system fuse block assembly, axle assembly welds, engine crankcase ventilation, wheelchair lift beacon illumination, exhaust system components, seat belts, steering tie rod assembly torque, and driver seat J-Bracket welds.
A total of 10 recalls affect multiple systems on the 2015 MCI D4500, including electrical, powertrain, engine, safety equipment, and seating components. These recalls address risks ranging from fire hazards to loss of vehicle control and occupant protection issues.
Recalls- Electrical fuse block assembly. NHTSA recall 15V580000 affects 145 vehicles and involves incorrect assembly of the HVAC motor fuse block in the battery compartment. The faulty fuse block may fail to protect the circuit and cause arcing, increasing fire risk. MCI will replace the fuse block at no charge.
- Drive axle hanger brackets. Recall 15V837000 covers 32 vehicles with missing welds on axle hanger brackets. Separation of the bracket risks loss of vehicle control and crash. Dealers will inspect and replace affected axles free of charge.
- Engine crankcase ventilation. Recall 15V276000 impacts 243 D4500 units where the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube may detach, allowing engine oil to contact hot surfaces and increase fire risk. Repairs include securing the elbow and ECM reprogramming at no cost.
- Wheelchair lift beacon illumination. Recall 24V073000 affects 2,114 vehicles equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts. The red beacon on the Threshold Warning System may not be bright enough, reducing visibility and increasing injury risk. TWS kits will be replaced free of charge.
- Exhaust bellows pipe. Recall 18V309000 involves 1,123 vehicles where vibrations may cause holes in bellow pipes. Hot exhaust gases can leak during regeneration, posing fire risk. Dealers will replace bellows pipe assemblies with improved parts at no cost.
- Seat belts. Recall 20V242000 covers 641 vehicles with seat belts that may not extend from retraction, making them unusable. This compromises occupant protection and increases injury risk during crashes. Dealers will inspect and replace seat belts as necessary free of charge.
- Steering tie rod nuts. Recall 15V184000 affects 131 vehicles with improperly torqued tie rod nuts on front and steerable tag axles. Inadequate securing increases risk of loss of control and crash. Dealers will inspect torque and replace parts if needed at no cost.
- Driver seat J-Bracket welds. Recall 16V020000 impacts 607 vehicles equipped with Recaro Ergo-M seats whose J-Brackets may be missing welds. This defect risks separation of the seatbelt anchorage assembly, increasing injury risk to the driver. MCI will inspect and replace J-Brackets free of charge.
Owners with 2015 MCI D4500 coaches encountering repetitive repairs, safety-related defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting an attorney experienced in consumer protection law could provide guidance based on individual circumstances.
2015 MCI D4500 Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
5036
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 MCI D4500
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.
2015 MCI D4500
641 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2015-2016 D4000, 2015-2020 D4500 and D4505, 2016-2020 J4500, 2018 J3500, and 2017 D4005 buses. The seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering the seat belt unusable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2015 MCI D4500
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.
2015 MCI D4500
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.
2015 MCI D4500
131 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: 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.
2015 MCI D4500
243 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 D4000 motorcoaches manufactured November 12, 2011, to July 11, 2012, and 2014-2015 D4500 motorcoaches manufactured July 4, 2014, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Risk: If the engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
2015 MCI D4500
32 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2015 D4500 motor coaches manufactured January 23, 2015, to May 1, 2015, and D4505 motor coaches manufactured May 12, 2015, to May 13, 2015. The affected coaches have drive axles that may be missing welds on the hanger brackets, allowing the hanger bracket to separate from the axle housing.
Risk: If the bracket separates from the axle housing, vehicle control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 MCI D4500
145 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2015 D4000 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2015, to July 20, 2015, D4005 vehicles manufactured March 18, 2015, to July 10, 2015, D4500 vehicles manufactured December 19, 2014, to July 20, 2015, and D4505 vehicles manufactured December 18, 2014, to July 15, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuse block assembly for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning motors in the battery compartment may have been assembled incorrectly.
Risk: The incorrectly assembled fuse block may not protect the circuit and the connections may arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.