2021 MCI J4500 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 MCI J4500 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues relating to equipment and fuel system components in similar vehicles of this model year. There are no direct consumer complaints for this specific model year available in the data.
Six recalls affect various systems on the 2021 MCI J4500, including fuel injection components, electrical systems, and rear lighting equipment. Each recall addresses potential safety and compliance defects, with remedies provided at no cost to owners.
Recalls- Rear bike rack lighting. Recall 23V240000 affects 140 vehicles including 2021 J4500s with rear-mounted bike racks. Rear lighting can be obscured when bikes are mounted, violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. This reduces vehicle visibility and raises crash risk. MCI will supply a lighting kit and instructions free of charge.
- Fuel rail tubes. Recall 21V971000 involves 1125 vehicles with Cummins X12 diesel engines, including the 2021 J4500. Fuel tubes on cylinders four, five, and six may crack, causing a high-pressure fuel leak. This leak presents a fire hazard near ignition sources. Engines with under 75 miles get vibration isolators installed, higher mileage engines receive new fuel tubes plus isolators at no cost.
- Battery power cables. Recall 21V063000 covers 1229 vehicles including 2018-2021 J4500s. Installed power cables may chafe due to improper routing in the battery compartment, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and correct cable clearance at no charge.
- Main Distribution Panel (MDP). Recall 21V748000 affects 2455 vehicles including 2017-2021 J4500s. The MDP circuit board inside the battery compartment may fail, potentially causing fire or sudden vehicle shutdown that increases crash risk. MCI Service Centers replace the MDP with a new disconnect and circuit breaker panel free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Legal consultation may provide clarity on options available for prolonged vehicle problems.
2021 MCI J4500 Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
4949
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 MCI J4500
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.
2021 MCI J4500
1125 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2019-2022 D4000 ISTV, D4500, 2021 D4000, D4520, 2020-2021 D4505, D4005, 2020-2022 D45CRTLE, and 2019-2021 J4500 vehicles equipped with certain Cummins X12 diesel engines. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2021 MCI J4500
1229 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018-2021 J4500 and 2018-2020 D45CRTLE vehicles. The power cables may have been improperly installed and routed in the vehicle battery compartment, which may result in chafing.
Risk: The power cables may chafe, increasing the risk of a fire.
2021 MCI J4500
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.