2015 MCI D4505 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 MCI D4505 has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various vehicle systems as identified in recall campaigns, though no individual complaints have been recorded for this model year.
The nine recalls affect multiple components including powertrain parts, electrical systems, adaptive equipment, exhaust systems, seat belts, steering linkages, and seats. These recalls address safety risks such as potential loss of vehicle control, fire hazards, and insufficient occupant protection.
Recalls- Axle assembly defect. NHTSA recall 15V837000 affects 32 vehicles due to missing welds on hanger brackets of the drive axles. The bracket can separate from the axle housing, risking vehicle control and crash. Repairs involve axle replacement at no cost. No Do Not Drive advisory applies.
- HVAC fuse block assembly. NHTSA recall 15V580000 covers 145 vehicles with fuse block assemblies that may arc and cause fire risk due to improper assembly. The fix is fuse block replacement free of charge. No Do Not Drive advisory applies.
- Wheelchair lift beacon lighting. NHTSA recall 24V073000 includes 2114 vehicles with Ricon wheelchair lifts. The red beacon may be too dim, reducing visibility and increasing injury risk. The recall offers free replacement of Threshold Warning System kits. No parking restrictions apply.
- Exhaust bellow pipe failure. NHTSA recall 18V309000 covers 1123 vehicles with ISX engines where vibrations cause holes in the exhaust bellows. Hot gases may leak during regeneration, increasing fire risk. Dealers replace the bellows pipe assembly free of charge. No Do Not Drive advisory applies.
- Seat belt extension failure. NHTSA recall 20V242000 addresses 641 vehicles with seat belts that may not extend from the retracted position, making them unusable and increasing injury risk in crashes. Affected belts are inspected and replaced as needed free of charge. No Do Not Drive advisory applies.
- Tie rod nut torque issue. NHTSA recall 15V184000 involves 131 vehicles with improperly torqued tie rod nuts on front and tag axles. This can cause loss of vehicle control and crash risk. Dealers inspect and correct torque or replace parts free of charge. No Do Not Drive advisory applies.
- Seat belt anchorage welds. NHTSA recall 16V020000 includes 607 vehicles with Recaro Ergo-M seats where missing welds on J-Brackets may detach seat belt anchorages, reducing driver restraint in crashes. Welds are inspected and missing ones repaired or replaced at no charge. No Do Not Drive advisory applies.
Owners facing multiple repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety system defects with the 2015 MCI D4505 might have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could provide guidance on available remedies.
2015 MCI D4505 Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
4793
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 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.
2015 MCI D4505
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 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.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 MCI D4505
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.
2015 MCI D4505
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.