CarRecallWatchThe 2018 MCI J4500 has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2018 MCI J4500 recalls
Bus Front Door Glass May Reduce Driver Visibility
This recall covers certain 1988-1991 MCI 102D3 and 102DL3 transit buses.
Bus Electrical Panel Can Fail, Causing Fire or Shutdown
The Main Distribution Panel in the battery compartment of these motorcoaches contains a circuit board that may fail.
Diesel Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire in Coaches
A sealing washer on the high pressure fuel rail may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, which can allow diesel fuel to leak from the fuel rail assembly.
Battery Cables May Chafe and Cause a Fire
Power cables in the battery compartment may have been improperly installed and routed, so they can rub against nearby parts over time.
Coolant Hose May Fail, Causing Engine Shutdown and Road Spills
A coolant hose on these motor coaches may fail.
Engine can lose power and shut down while driving
Certain buses have an alternator wiring problem.
Seat Belts May Not Extend, Making Them Unusable in a Crash
Certain Motor Coach Industries buses have seat belts that may not extend from their retracted position.
Cracked Air Brake Hoses Can Cause Longer Stopping Distances
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.
Roof Hatch Glass May Shatter, Dropping Fragments on Passengers
Certain Motor Coach Industries buses have a tempered glass roof hatch that can shatter when exposed to temperature changes and vibration.
Motorcoach May Lack Enough Emergency Exit Windows
Certain 2018 and 2019 MCI J4500 motorcoaches with the 60-passenger seating option may have too few emergency egress windows.
Left taillight may lose power, reducing rear visibility
Certain 2018 J4500 coaches have a left rear taillight wiring harness branch in the engine compartment that may contact the engine coolant tank.
Rear Window Can Separate While Driving, Creating Crash Risk
The rear left-hand window on certain motor coaches may not be securely installed and can separate from the vehicle while it is moving.
Crossed air lines may delay low-air warnings, raising crash risk
On certain 2018 buses, the primary and secondary air lines were connected to the wrong air pressure gauges.
2018 MCI J4500 questions
Does the 2018 MCI J4500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2018 MCI J4500: Bus Front Door Glass May Reduce Driver Visibility; Bus Electrical Panel Can Fail, Causing Fire or Shutdown; Diesel Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire in Coaches; Battery Cables May Chafe and Cause a Fire; Coolant Hose May Fail, Causing Engine Shutdown and Road Spills. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.