Mci J4500 2016

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2016 MCI J4500.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 2016 MCI J4500?
     - There are 11 recall(s) for the 2016 MCI J4500, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 153617 [USA]: Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 142382 [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 122102 [USA]: If the front brake hoses leak, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 121654 [USA]: If the sway bar cracks, it can detach from the vehicle, affecting vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 119761 [USA]: A window that opens unexpectedly as a result of a crash or contact with the window may allow the passenger to be ejected from the bus, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 114324 [USA]: In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

  • Recall 2020188 [Canada]: Seats and restraints

  • Recall 2020179 [Canada]: Brakes

  • 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 22-04 - STRUCTURE: Instructions to improve sealing in the front junction box.
  • 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 22-04 - STRUCTURE: Technical service information bulletin describing the retrofit for the front junction box cover on specifically equipped buses.
  • 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.
  • 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 - EQUIPMENT: 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.
  • P16-39 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: This procedure outlines steps to add a tensioner bracket to increase the tension in the a/c compressor belt.
  • 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 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: 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.
  • aeoD18M2 Field S - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Field service campaign d18m2 ghg17 ghg17 detroit? Dd13? Software reprogramming and emission label replacement for motor coach industries, inc. (mci?)
  • SB 3116 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin informs affected owners that detroit diesel corporation has released bulletin d18m2, advising that some certified ghg17 detroit dd13 engines installed in model year 2015-2018 mci j4500 coaches will require reprogrammi
  • 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 - ENGINE (PWS): 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
  • MCI Field Notes - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service advisory informs affected customers that mci and detroit diesel have been taking steps to correct fault codes reported by the detroit dd13 engine motor control module (mcm) and aftertreatment control module (acm) resulting in m
  • 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 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 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 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: 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 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: 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 3102 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin informs affected customers that operators of coaches equipped with a dd13 engine may experience difficulty removing the oil filter due to the position of the amerex fire suppression system nozzle on my 2016-2017 mci j4
  • 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 449 - EQUIPMENT: This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci has become aware that damage may occur to the rh dash assembly defroster (diffuser) vents as a result of passenger contact entering and exiting the coach cabin on my 2015 - 2017 mci
  • 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-443 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: This service bulletin informs affected customers that mci was notified by amerex corporation that the gas detection portion of the amerex safetynet system in certain cases may be disabled, and the operator display may not indicate that the
  • 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
  • SB 436 - PARKING BRAKE: This service bulletin informs affected customers that if the coach operator fails to follow the correct sequence in the mci wheelchair lift procedure in the mci operator's manual, the potential may exist in which the park brake may fail to
  • SB 438 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: This service bulletin informs affected customers that due to incorrect programming of the multiplex controller, on model year 2016 and 2017 mci j4500 model coaches equipped with parker multiplexing system, coaches may experience the warning
  • SB 437 - ENGINE (PWS): This service bulletin informs affected customers that due to high dpf hydrocarbon absorption during high idle operation, customers may experience the mil, check engine and/or the stop engine diagnostic trouble codes or tell-tale activations
  • 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
  • SB3095 - ENGINE (PWS): Detroit virtual technician: reminder to customers about the importance of addressing the diagnostic information sent by detroit diesel's vitrual technician when the coach check engine light illuminates. If the problem is a severe "service
  • SB432 - ENGINE (PWS): Cummins isx engine ecm calibration update: notification to customers at the request of cummins inc. That it has released campaign 1742 that addresses an issue in which certain on-board diagnostics (obd) fault codes illuminate the incorrect
  • SB435 - ENGINE (PWS): This service bulletin informs affected customers that the low engine coolant sensor harness may have been installed incorrectly on model year 2016 and 2017 mci j4500 model coaches equipped with a dd13 engine, and provides the procedures req

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