2011 MCI D4505 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 MCI D4505 has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various component recalls rather than individual complaints.
The 2011 MCI D4505 has eight recalls affecting multiple systems including the engine cooling, electronic stability control, electrical system, exhaust system, and seating. These recalls address potential safety defects that could result in fire hazards, injury risks, or unexpected vehicle behavior.
Recalls- Idler pulley covers. Recall 11V016000 affects 138 vehicles. The pulley covers may lack required welds, causing them to detach and potentially injure a person or damage property. MCI will inspect and replace the covers free of charge.
- Electronic stability control module. Recall 11V524000 covers 1,962 coaches. The ESC system may misinterpret road conditions, apply the front axle brakes unnecessarily, and increase crash risk. MCI will replace the control module at no cost.
- Alternator power stud corrosion. Recall 11V548000 involves 112 vehicles. Moisture can cause corrosion leading to short circuits, fire risk, or battery discharge resulting in stalling. The alternator installation will be inspected and modified free of charge.
- Sure Power battery equalizers. Recall 13V498000 affects 10,016 coaches. An epoxy compound can become conductive when heated, raising fire risk. Sure Power will replace the equalizers free of charge.
- Exhaust bellows pipe holes. Recall 18V309000 applies to 1,123 vehicles. Vibrations may cause holes in the pipes, leaking hot gases during regeneration cycles and increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace the bellows with improved parts at no cost.
- Exhaust bellows pipe installation. Recall 17V337000 affects 143 coaches. Incorrectly installed pipes may bend and fail prematurely, causing fire hazards during diesel regeneration. MCI will inspect and replace defective pipes free of charge.
- Recaro driver seat J-bracket welds. Recall 16V020000 covers 607 buses. Missing welds on seatbelt anchorage assemblies could detach, failing to restrain the driver in a crash. MCI will inspect and replace any defective J-Brackets at no cost.
Owners with repeated recalls or unresolved safety defects involving 2011 MCI D4505 coaches may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a legal professional can help clarify these rights and available remedies.
2011 MCI D4505 Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
14101
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 MCI D4505
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.
2011 MCI D4505
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.
2011 MCI D4505
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.
2011 MCI D4505
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.
2011 MCI D4505
112 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES (MCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 D4505 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011. THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PENNTEX ALTERNATORS THAT, AS INSTALLED, MAY COLLECT MOISTURE AT THE POWER STUD. THIS MOISTURE MAY RESULT IN CORROSION BUILDUP AT AND AROUND THE POWER STUD BASE.
Risk: THIS CORROSION MAY CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE POWER STUD AND THE ALTERNATOR BODY, WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT IN BURNING OF THE POWER STUD OR THE POWER CABLE END. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE BATTERY COULD DISCHARGE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
2011 MCI D4505
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.
2011 MCI D4505
138 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 D4500, D4505, AND D4000 MOTOR COACHES. THE AFFECTED PULLEY COVERS MAY LACK CERTAIN WELDS REQUIRED TO KEEP THE COVERS ATTACHED TO THE COACH STRUCTURE.
Risk: THE COVER WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE, AND THE COVER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COACH AND FALL AND STRIKE A PERSON OR OBJECT, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Complaints
No complaints found.