2013 MCI D4505 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 MCI D4505 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to exhaust system defects, axle hub problems, wheelchair lift lighting, and driver seat safety components as indicated by recall activity.
There are six recalls affecting this model, covering multiple vehicle systems such as the engine exhaust, power train axle hubs, wheelchair lift equipment, and driver seat hardware.
Recalls- Exhaust system bellows pipe. Recall 13V142000 affected 155 vehicles with a defect in the bellows pipe assembly that may fail during the exhaust regeneration process, allowing hot gases to escape and increase fire risk. MCI will inspect and replace bellows pipes as needed, free of charge.
- Axle hub carriers. Recall 15V389000 involved 232 motorcoaches where porosity in hub carriers may cause oil leaks or cracking, risking hub failure and loss of vehicle control. The fix includes inspection and replacement of defective hubs at no cost to owners.
- Wheelchair lift beacon lighting. Recall 24V073000 covers 2,114 vehicles with Ricon wheelchair lifts where the threshold warning system beacon may be too dim, reducing visibility and increasing injury risk. MCI will replace the TWS kits free of charge.
- Exhaust system bellows pipe hole. Recall 18V309000 affected 1,123 vehicles, identifying holes in exhaust bellows caused by vibrations that compromise containment of hot gases during regeneration, creating fire hazards. Dealers will install improved bellows pipe assemblies at no charge.
- Seat belt anchorage welds. Recall 16V020000 includes 607 buses with Recaro driver seats where missing welds on J-Brackets could detach seat belt anchorages, risking driver injury in crashes. Inspection and replacement of defective brackets are provided free.
Owners of the 2013 MCI D4505 facing repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or potential safety defects may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws for possible remedies.
2013 MCI D4505 Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
4231
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 MCI D4505
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 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.
2013 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.
2013 MCI D4505
232 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014 D4500 vehicles manufactured December 19, 2013, to April 14, 2014, 2013-2014 D4505 vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, to April 22, 2014, and 2013-2015 J4500 vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, to May 22, 2015. The affected motorcoaches are equipped with hub carriers that may have areas of porosity which could result in the hub carrier leaking oil or cracking.
Risk: Cracks in the hub may result in hub failure, which could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 MCI D4505
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.