CarRecallWatchThe 2012 MCI J4500 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (1 report).
2012 MCI J4500 recalls
Bus Front Door Glass May Reduce Driver Visibility
This recall covers certain 1988-1991 MCI 102D3 and 102DL3 transit buses.
Wheelchair Lift Barrier May Fail, Risking Rider Injury
The outer barrier of the wheelchair lift on these motorcoaches may not withstand enough force when fully deployed.
Steering may lock, risking loss of control at highway speed
The hydraulic power steering system on certain motor coaches may lock because of a misaligned rear tag axle and low hydraulic pressure.
Driver seat belt may detach in a crash, risking injury
Certain motor coaches have Recaro driver seats whose J-Brackets may be missing welds.
Most common 2012 MCI J4500 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
THIS PROBLEM EXISTS ON AT LEAST 4 OUT OF 10, MCI MOTOR-COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM 2006 TO 2013. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED NOR INVESTIGATED BECAUSE IT REMAINS UN-DETECTED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS OR BY ANY COMPANY MECHANICS. THE ISSUE ONLY BECOMES APPARENT AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF CONTINUOUS DRIVING A (MINIMUM OF 400 MILES ) MCI PASSENGER MOTOR-COACH. NO FACILITY OR MECHANIC WILL DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR THE EXTENDED AMOUNT OF TIME TO DETECT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS ALSO NO EQUIPMENT/MONITOR AVAILABLE TO MONITOR OR EVALUATE THE AIR QUALITY IN THE DRIVER CABIN AREA. THE DRIVER AREA BEGINS TO SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE VAPORS/TOXIC FUMES THAT HAVE ESCAPED INTO THE D
2012 MCI J4500 questions
Does the 2012 MCI J4500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2012 MCI J4500: Bus Front Door Glass May Reduce Driver Visibility; Wheelchair Lift Barrier May Fail, Risking Rider Injury; Steering may lock, risking loss of control at highway speed; Driver seat belt may detach in a crash, risking injury; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 MCI J4500?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 MCI J4500 has been fixed?
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