2015 MCI J4500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

10 safety recalls on file

The 2015 MCI J4500 has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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2015 MCI J4500 recalls

Bus Front Door Glass May Reduce Driver Visibility

Recall 25V853Dec 10, 202515,454 vehicles affected

This recall covers certain 1988-1991 MCI 102D3 and 102DL3 transit buses.

Cracked Air Brake Hoses Can Cause Longer Stopping Distances

Recall 20V233Apr 27, 20202,272 vehicles affected

Certain Motor Coach Industries J4500 and J3500 motor coaches from model years 2014 through 2019 may have brake hoses that crack or otherwise fail, causing an air leak.

Steering may lock, risking loss of control at highway speed

Recall 19V027Jan 7, 20192,089 vehicles affected

The hydraulic power steering system on certain motor coaches may lock because of a misaligned rear tag axle and low hydraulic pressure.

Front Brake Hoses May Leak, Lengthening Stopping Distance

Recall 17V360Jun 2, 20171,100 vehicles affected

Some front air brake hoses may have been damaged during installation because the routing clamps were tightened too much.

Cracked Front Sway Bar Can Detach, Hurting Handling

Recall 17V207Mar 27, 20171,165 vehicles affected

Certain MCI J4500 coaches from model years 2013 through 2016 may have a front sway bar that cracks at the bushing and clamp locations.

Bus Side Windows May Open Unexpectedly, Risking Ejection

Recall 16V510Jul 6, 201663 vehicles affected

Certain 2015-2016 MCI J4500 buses, built between April 14, 2015 and February 22, 2016, may have improperly installed mounting hardware on their non-egress single pane passenger windows.

Driver seat belt may detach in a crash, risking injury

Recall 16V020Jan 20, 2016607 vehicles affected

Certain motor coaches have Recaro driver seats whose J-Brackets may be missing welds.

Bus Hub Carriers May Leak Oil or Crack, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 15V389Jun 19, 2015232 vehicles affected

Certain Motor Coach Industries motorcoaches may have porous areas in the hub carriers, which can cause the hub carrier to leak oil or crack.

Loose tie rod nuts can cause loss of steering control

Recall 15V184Mar 30, 2015131 vehicles affected

Certain motor coaches built between August 26 and December 3, 2014 have front and steerable tag axles whose tie rod nuts may not be properly torqued.

Brake hose can wear through, reducing braking on motor coaches

Recall 15V001Jan 5, 2015147 vehicles affected

On certain 2013-2015 MCI J4500 motor coaches built between July 2013 and December 2014 (with ZF axles and independent front suspension), the steering axle brake hose may be routed or clamped so that it rubs against the front tire or the upper control arm.

2015 MCI J4500 questions

Does the 2015 MCI J4500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2015 MCI J4500: Bus Front Door Glass May Reduce Driver Visibility; Cracked Air Brake Hoses Can Cause Longer Stopping Distances; Steering may lock, risking loss of control at highway speed; Front Brake Hoses May Leak, Lengthening Stopping Distance; Cracked Front Sway Bar Can Detach, Hurting Handling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 MCI J4500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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