2019 MCI J3500 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 MCI J3500 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle components subject to recall, as there are no registered complaints from consumers. The recalls cover various safety and mechanical systems affecting the vehicle.
There are six recalls impacting the 2019 MCI J3500. These recalls address defects in lighting visibility, structural glass components, fuel system integrity, electrical system function, and braking system reliability.
Recalls- Rear bike rack lighting. Recall 23V240000 affects 140 vehicles due to rear lighting obstruction when bikes are mounted on the rear bike rack. This violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 and increases crash risk. The fix involves installing additional lighting on the bike rack at no cost to owners.
- Tempered glass roof hatch. Recall 19V344000 covers 75 vehicles with Transpec T287x roof hatches that may shatter under temperature and vibration stress. Falling glass fragments pose injury risks to passengers. Owners are instructed to contact the hatch manufacturer for a free replacement.
- Fuel rail assembly leak. Recall 21V364000 includes 1845 vehicles with incorrectly seated sealing washers in fuel rails, causing potential fuel leaks. Risk of fire arises if leaked fuel contacts an ignition source. Dealers will inspect and replace fuel rails as needed free of charge.
- Main Distribution Panel failure. Recall 21V748000 affects 2455 vehicles where the MDP circuit board may fail, causing fire risks or unexpected shutdowns that increase crash risk. The remedy involves removing the MDP and installing a new disconnect and circuit breaker panel at no cost.
- Brake hose failure. Recall 20V233000 covers 2272 vehicles with brake hoses prone to cracking or failure leading to air leaks. This defect prolongs brake actuation time and stopping distance, elevating crash risks. Owners receive inspections and replacements for damaged hoses free of charge. This recall appears twice in records but refers to the same issue and fix.
Owners facing repeated repairs or safety defects connected to these recalls may have rights under their state lemon law. Those with unresolved recall issues or persistent vehicle defects should consider consulting with a consumer protection expert for guidance.
2019 MCI J3500 Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
6787
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 MCI J3500
140 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2019-2021 D45CRTLE, J3500, and J4500 coaches, equipped with a rear-mounted bike rack. The vehicle's rear lighting may be obstructed when bikes are installed on the bike rack. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Obstructed rear lighting may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 MCI J3500
2455 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 D4000, 2018-2020 D4005, D4000ISTV, 2017-2020 D4500, D4505, 2018-2021 J3500, 2017-2021 J4500, 2020 D4520, and 2018-2021 D45CRTLE motorcoaches. The Main Distribution Panel (MDP) located within the battery compartment contains a circuit board that may fail.
Risk: MDP circuit board failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 MCI J3500
1845 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 D4000, 2017-2019 D4005, D4000ISTV, D4505, 2017-2020 D4500, J4500, 2018-2020 D45CRTLE, and 2018-2021 J3500 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2019 MCI J3500
2272 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014-2019 J4500 and 2018-2019 J3500 motor coaches. The brake hoses may crack or otherwise fail resulting in an air leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: A leaking brake hose could cause a delay in the actuation time of the front brake, which would increase vehicle's stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
2019 MCI J3500
75 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2019 J3500 and D4505 buses, and 2018-2019 J4500 buses equipped with Transpec T287x Series glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.
Risk: If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.