2013 MCI J4500 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 MCI J4500 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. No owner complaints have been reported. The recalls cover various safety and mechanical components.
There are seven recalls involving systems such as seats, seat belts, axle hubs, steering, service brakes, and suspension. These recalls address potential risks including occupant injury from seat detachment, hub failure, loss of steering control, brake hose damage, and sway bar failure.
Recalls- Seat track weld defect. NHTSA recall 14V172000 affects 957 vehicles manufactured 2008-2013. Second row passenger seats may lack a weld at the seat track end causing seat detachment risk during a crash. MCI will modify the seat anchorage free of charge.
- Axle hub porosity. Recall 15V389000 covers 232 vehicles manufactured 2013-2015. Hub carriers may crack or leak oil leading to potential hub failure and loss of control. Dealers will inspect hubs and replace as needed free of charge.
- Hydraulic steering lockup. Recall 19V027000 affects 2089 vehicles with rear axle tag steering systems from model years 2001-2015. Low hydraulic pressure and misalignment may cause steering lock and loss of control. MCI will inspect and repair alignment free of charge.
- Brake hose abrasion. Recall 15V001000 involves 147 vehicles from 2013-2015 with ZF axles. Brake hose may rub against tire or control arm causing air loss and reduced brake performance. Remedy is under development and MCI will notify owners.
- Driver seatbelt anchorage welds. Recall 16V020000 covers 607 vehicles with Recaro Ergo-M seats produced 2010-2015. Missing welds on J-Brackets may cause seatbelt anchorage failure risking driver injury. Missing welds will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
- Front sway bar cracks. Recall 17V207000 affects 1165 vehicles from 2014-2016. The front sway bar may crack at bushing/clamp points, potentially detaching and impairing handling. Dealers will replace the sway bar assembly free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety-related defects on the 2013 MCI J4500 may have rights under their state lemon laws. Consultation with a consumer protection attorney is advisable for those affected by these recalls or persistent mechanical problems.
2013 MCI J4500 Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
5197
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 MCI J4500
2089 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2001-2015 J4500 and 1997-2013 102EL3/E4500 coaches equipped with a hydraulic rear axle (tag axle) steering system. The axle's alignment and low hydraulic pressure in the steering system may cause the steering system to lock, causing a loss of steering control at highway speeds.
Risk: Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
2013 MCI J4500
1165 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014 -2016 J4500 vehicles. The front sway bar on these vehicles may crack at the bushing/clamp locations.
Risk: If the sway bar cracks, it can detach from the vehicle, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 MCI J4500
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 J4500
147 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 MCI J4500 motor coaches manufactured July 83, 2013, to December 19, 2014 and equipped with ZF axles and independent front suspension. The routing and clamping of the steering axle brake hose to the steering axle brake chamber may allow the brake hose to rub the front tire or contact and rub the upper control arm.
Risk: The rubbing may wear a hole into the brake hose resulting in a loss of air pressure in the front brake chamber, reducing brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 MCI J4500
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 J4500
957 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 E4500 and J4500 motorcoaches manufactured October 2008 through October 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. The seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Complaints
No complaints found.