Mci J4500 2014

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2014 MCI J4500.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 2014 MCI J4500?
     - There are 14 recall(s) for the 2014 MCI J4500, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 142380 [USA]: A leaking brake hose could cause a delay in the actuation time of the front brake, which would increase vehicle's stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 138535 [USA]: Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 122100 [USA]: If the front brake hoses leak, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 121652 [USA]: If the sway bar cracks, it can detach from the vehicle, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 114213 [USA]: Cracks in the hub may result in hub failure, which could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 116042 [USA]: If the tie rod nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 108538 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 104184 [USA]: If the headlights turn off while the vehicle is in operation, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 103030 [USA]: In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

  • Recall 2020179 [Canada]: Brakes

  • Recall 2019006 [Canada]: Steering

  • Recall 2017584 [Canada]: Suspension

  • Recall 2017291 [Canada]: Brakes

  • Recall 2017175 [Canada]: Suspension

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Recalls are also available on the Complaints page
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • No comms 2024-04 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: There are no manufacturer communications in accordance with 49 cfr 579.5 to report for april 2024 for motor coach industries.
  • TSIB 22-12 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mci has released technical service information bulletin (tsib) 22-12 to address concerns with water ingress in remote switch box. The tsib provides guidance on how to rework the box to inhibit water intrusion and connector corrosion
  • TSIB 22-03 - SEATS: Technical service information bulletin describing the replacement of seating backrest attachment hardware with the addition of a mechanical lock nut on specifically equipped buses manufactured prior to model year 2020.
  • TSIB 21-01 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: This technical service information bulletin (tsib) describes an update from meritor for the bolt torque application requirements on hub-to-rotor bolts for the front, drive and tag axles, on specific coaches equipped with meritor ex225 disc
  • MCI - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Zf has contacted motor coadch industries (mci) regarding an inspection program reqired on model 2014 and 2015 mci d and j series coaches that are equipped with a zf drive axle.
  • SB 3143 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service bulletin informs affected owners of the steps to add a tensioner bracket to increase the tension on the a/c compressor belt.
  • SB 3139 - EQUIPMENT: This service bulletin provides a checklist of actions to perform on a daily, weekly and monthly basis for parked coaches before they are considered ready for driving.
  • SB 3131 - SUSPENSION: This service bulletin outlines the steps to replace the adapter plates on the tag axle bellows to increase support for the bellow piston.
  • D20M4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Ddc field service campaign for ghg17 detroit dd13 engines requiring software reprogramming and new emission label replacement. This field service applies only to mci (motor coach industries) vehicles.
  • FCP 3130 - EQUIPMENT: This service bulletin outlines the steps to install reinforcement bracket for the mudflap on coaches equipped with mci p/n 03-33-2646.
  • FCP 3129 - STEERING: This service bulletin outlines the necessary steps to inspect the power steering system for proper operation. It also lists the necessary steps to replace the power steering seals if needed.
  • P15-04 - WHEELS: This procedure is to inspect the alignment and correct if needed and is to be used at service centers equipped with hunter alignment machine, wt470.
  • P07-158 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: This procedure is for changing the functionality of the tail lights such that they comply with new jersey administrative code section 16:53-3.30, which requires the stop lights to be "separate and independent" of all other rear lights on th
  • P08-54 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This procedure outlines the steps to install a relief valve on the air compressor for coaches equipped with dd13 engines.
  • P 09-11 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: This procedure outlines the steps to replace the fuel overflow hose and clamp on the fuel tank on model year 2011-2020 j4500 model coaches.
  • SB 3118 - STEERING: This service bulletin informs affected owners of 1997-2013 e4500 and 2001-2015 j4500 model coaches equipped with rear axle steering (ras) system of the importance of maintaining tag axle caster, and provides the procedure to adjust the cast
  • SB 3114 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: This service bulletin informs affected owners of model year 2011-2019 j4500 coaches equipped with entrance door sensor mci p/n 07-19-1176, of the procedure to adjust the entrance door sensor for proper sensor alignment. The procedure also
  • MCI Field Notes - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service advisory informs affected owners of model year 2012-2018 j4500 model coaches that the fan test switch, in the remote jbox, in some instances has been accidentally turned on and left on, resulting in the engine running cool and
  • SI 3108 - EQUIPMENT: This service bulletin informs affected customers that the gfci outlet(s) on the sensata inverter may require replacement on model year 2014-2017 mci d series and model year 2014-2017 mci j4500 model coaches, and that replacement parts are a
  • SI 3110 - STRUCTURE: This service bulletin informs affected customers that they may experience water intrusion into the interior cavity of the front junction box compartment on model year 2012-2017 mci j4500 model coaches, and that an additional seal on the int
  • SB 456B - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS: This service bulletin informs affected customers that model year 2012-2018 mci j4500 model coaches may experience fading, discoloration or delamination of the tail light assembly and that mci will provide replacement parts at no cost to the
  • SB 427 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This service bulletin informs customers that mci was notified by zf friedrichshafen ag that the lower die-cast aluminum seal carrier of the front and trailing (tag) axle king pin mount has exhibited signs of premature wear on model year 201
  • SB 3088 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY: This service bulletin informs customers that mci has created a procedure outlining the required steps to clean the fixed radiator on model year 2010-2016 mci j4500 model coaches.
  • SB 424B - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This service bulletin supersedes service bulletin 424 in its entirety and informs customers that mci was notified by cummins inc. That it has issued a campaign to addresses the isx lubricating oil filter bypass valve in addition to the prev
  • SB 427 (DEC) - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This service bulletin informs customers that mci was notified by zf friedrichshafen ag that the lower die-cast aluminum seal carrier of the front and trailing (tag) axle king pin mount has exhibited signs of premature wear on model year 201
  • SB 426 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletins informs affected customers that the incorrect engine coolant sensor may have been installed on model year 2014-2015 mci j4500 model coaches equipped with a dd13 engine, and that mci will remedy the affected coaches at
  • SB 424 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: This service bulletin informs customers that mci was notified by cummins inc. That it has released campaign C1638 that addresses the isx lubricating oil filter bypass valve in addition to the previous fuel pump repair actions outlined in mc
  • SB 3085 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS: This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci has made design changes to the fog light installation on model year 2012-2014 mci j4500 model coaches replacing the 55w bulb with a 35w bulb which will improve product reliability by
  • SB 419 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER: This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci was notified by cummins inc. That it has issued a campaign to address isx high pressure fuel pump ceramic plunger fractures as well as the potential of damage to the roller/tappet as
  • SB 415B - ENGINE (PWS): This service bulletin supersedes service bulletin 415 in its entirety and informs affected customers that the dd13 engine does not reach an operating temperature that is sufficient to perform a regeneration at low ambient temperatures on mo
  • SB 3083 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci was notified by mobile climate control (mcc) regarding a potential issue with the wiring in the condenser compartment. The absence of heat shrink on a crimp connector in the condens
  • SB 417 - ENGINE (PWS): This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci was notified by detroit diesel corporation (ddc) that it has released field action 14w1 addressing a reprogramming change, which ddc advises will prevent fault codes and performance
  • SB 412B - ENGINE (PWS): This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci was notified by cummins inc. That customers operating a coach equipped with a cummins isx engine and on board diagnostics (obd) may experience an active 2311 fault code in addition
  • SB 411 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: This service bulletin informs affected customers that the diesel exhaust fluid (def) pressure line may exhibit signs of fatigue and melting on model year 2011-2014 mci j4500 model coaches, and that mci will remedy the affected coaches at no
  • SB 409 - ENGINE (PWS): This service bulletin informs affected customers that leece neville alternators are subject to early failures and not meeting reliability requirements in which the alternator could operate in an over-charge condition, which may result in a
  • SB 404 - STEERING: This service bulletin informs affected customers that coaches may experience failure of the vip module, which may result in the steering wheel switches such as the cruise control and jake brake pod assemblies not working on model year 2013-
  • SB 403 - ENGINE (PWS): This service bulletin informs affected customers that the diesel particulate filter (dpf) cradle may exhibit signs of fatigue and cracking on model year 2012-2014 mci j4500 model coaches equipped with dd13 engine, and that mci will remedy t
  • SB 406 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: This service bulletin informs affected customers that coaches equipped with allison transmissions, may experience water migration into the transmission connector and harness, resulting in transmission codes as a result of corrosion or the p
  • SB 3077 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci was notified by shaw development that the diesel exhaust fluid (def) tank cap requires routine cleaning to prevent the potential for crystallization build up at the vent, which may r
  • P7-135 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: This procedure is to be performed in conjunction with service bulletin 445, and provides a procedure to insert plugs in the transmission harness connector open cavities to help prevent water migration into the transmission connector and har
  • SB 445 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: This service bulletin informs affected customers that customers may experience water migration into the transmission connector and harness on my 2013 - 2017 mci j4500 coaches, and that the transmission interface harness wire loom may wear d
  • SB 444 - STRUCTURE: This service bulletin informs affected customers that hamsar has notified mci that the high mount brake light on my 2014 - 2016 mci j4500 coaches may fail due to water intrusion, and that mci will remedy the affected coaches at no cost to c
  • SB 3101 - WHEELS: This service bulletin informs affected customers that zf friedrichshafen ag has released a service information bulletin regarding checking axle hubs and wheel heads if an abs tell-tale lamp is activated during coach operation on mci j model
  • SB 3099 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR: This service bulletin informs affected customers of the maintenance procedures for the torca accuseal clamp utilized on the connection between the after-treatment system (selective catalyst reduction device) and tailpipe; that the clamp is
  • SB 3105 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS: This service bulletin informs affected customers to routinely inspect the wheelchair power circuit breaker and cable connections for corrosion every 6,000 miles/9,000 km on model year 2009-2017 mci j4500 model coaches equipped with a braun
  • SB 446B - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: This service bulletin supercedes service bulletin 446 in its entirety and informs affected customers that model year 2011-2017 mci j4500 model coaches may exhibit signs of premature wear or cracks in the a/c compressor support tube, which m
  • SB 446 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: This service bulletin informs affected customers that model year 2011-2017 mci j4500 model coaches may exhibit signs of premature wear or cracks in the a/c compressor support tube, which may cause the drive belt for the a/c compressor to fa
  • SB 440B - ENGINE (PWS): This revised service bulletin was issued to reflect specific unit numbers in place of a vin range list, and informs affected customers that cummins has released campaign C1846 that addresses calibration issues on isx12 2013 engines in cert
  • SB 453 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This service bulletin informs affected customers that the remote junction box installed on model year 2013-2016 mci j4500 model coaches is subject to corrosion and that mci will remedy the affected coaches at no cost to the customers.
  • SB 448 - EQUIPMENT: This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci has become aware that rattling of the parcel rack compartment doors may occur on model year 2014-2017 mci d series and 2014-2017 mci j4500 model coaches, and that mci will remedy the
  • SB 442B - EQUIPMENT: This service bulletin informs affected customers that the potential may exist in which the entrance door exhaust line routed through the spare tire compartment could become plugged with snow and/or ice, and in this condition the plugged exh
  • SB 440 - ENGINE (PWS): This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci was notified by cummins inc. That cummins has released campaign C1846 that addresses calibration issues on isx12 2013 engines in certain motor coach operations on model year 2014-201
  • SB 3097B - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci has made an improvement to the parcel rack compartment door installation which will minimize the parcel rack compartment door rattling on model year 2014-2017 mci d model coaches and
  • SB 442 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: This service bulletin informs affected customers that the potential may exist in which the entrance door exhaust line routed through the spare tire compartment could become plugged with snow and/or ice and in this condition, the plugged exh
  • SB3094B - SUSPENSION: Front axle tow plate: notification to customers operating a j4500 coach with zf axles that a tow plate is available for puchase through mci service parts, inc. The tow plate, when utilized with a 6.250 inch fork, enables towing from the f
  • SB-426 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Motor coach ind.: information provided regarding some motor coaches with incorrect engine coolant sensor installed which may affect optimum engine performance and need to be corrected. Model j4500. No model years listed. *pe
  • SB-424 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Motor coach ind.: some coaches need to have the lubricating oil filter bypass valve and fuel pump repaired due to vendor's installation. Model d, j4500. No model years listed. *pe
  • 3084B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Motor coach industries: j4500 series: service bulletin information regarding replacement of a solid state relay module. *lj
  • 3085 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Motor coach industries j4500 series: service bulletin information that mci has made design changes to the fog light installation on j4500 coaches. *lj
  • 415B - ENGINE (PWS): Motor coach industries: motor coach is aware of the engine failure not reaching operating proper temperature. *lj
  • 412C - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Cummins: mci, customers may experience a fault code along with malfunction indicator lamp tale lamp on the tell cluster. *lj
  • SB-417 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Mci: due to vendor programming, to prevent fault codes and performance issues, the software for engine will be reprogram and fuel maps. Model j4500 series. No model years listed. *pe
  • SB-412-C - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Mci: fault code 2311 may be experience, along with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination tell tale lamp on tell tale cluster and engine performance and torque can be reduced. Model d, j4500 series. No model years listed.
  • SB-3082 - ENGINE (PWS): Motor coach ind. (mci): to correct an active fault code (2311), experienced in the engine, a new calibration ecm is being installed. *pe
  • 403 - ENGINE (PWS): Diesel particulate filter cradle may cause fatigue and cracking. 06/04/14*lj

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