2014 MCI D4505 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 MCI D4505 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety features and mechanical components, as reflected in the recall data. No consumer complaints have been recorded.
There are seven recalls for the 2014 MCI D4505 affecting various safety and mechanical systems. These recalls address problems with lighting, axle hubs, wheelchair lifts, exhaust systems, steering components, and driver seats.
Recalls- Headlights. (NHTSA 14V370000) A multiplex electrical controller may unintentionally turn off headlights while the vehicle is in gear. This defect affects 686 vehicles and increases the risk of a crash due to reduced visibility. Dealers will update the controller software free of charge.
- Axle hubs. (NHTSA 15V389000) Hub carriers may have porosity causing oil leaks or cracks, risking hub failure and loss of vehicle control. This affects 232 vehicles. MCI will inspect and replace affected hubs as parts become available.
- Wheelchair lift lighting. (NHTSA 24V073000) Red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System may be too dim, failing to meet safety standards. This impacts 2,114 vehicles. The remedy includes replacing the TWS kits at no charge.
- Exhaust bellows. (NHTSA 18V309000) Vibration can cause holes in exhaust bellows pipes, risking hot gas leaks and fire during regeneration cycles. The recall covers 1,123 vehicles. Dealers will replace the bellows pipe assembly with improved parts free of charge.
- Tie rod nuts. (NHTSA 15V184000) Front and steerable tag axle tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued, risking loss of vehicle control. This affects 131 vehicles. Dealers will inspect torque and replace parts if needed at no cost.
- Driver seat J-brackets. (NHTSA 16V020000) Missing welds on J-Brackets may cause the seat belt anchorage to separate, compromising driver restraint. This affects 607 vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace defective J-Brackets free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls on the 2014 MCI D4505 may have rights under their state’s lemon law. They should consider consulting legal counsel to explore their options.
2014 MCI D4505 Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
4893
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 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.
2014 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.
2014 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.
2014 MCI D4505
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.
2014 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.
2014 MCI D4505
686 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014 D4000, D4005, D4000ISTV, D4500, D4505, and J4500 motor coaches manufactured July 2013 to April 2014. The multiplex electrical systems controller may unintentionally turn off the vehicle's headlights while the vehicle is in gear.
Risk: If the headlights turn off while the vehicle is in operation, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.