Mci J4500 2017
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2017 MCI J4500.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| MCI |
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Are there recalls for the 2017 MCI J4500?
- There are 17 recall(s) for the 2017 MCI J4500, additional information is below.
Recall 212900 [USA]: Mdp circuit board failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 206524 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 143592 [USA]: The spilled coolant may increase the risk of a crash. additionally, transferring passengers from the disabled bus can increase their risk of injury.
Recall 153603 [USA]: Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recall 142374 [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 122101 [USA]: If the front brake hoses leak, the distance needed to stop the vehicle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 125929 [USA]: If the driver is unaware that the service brakes have low air pressure, the brakes may apply automatically, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 2021595 [Canada]: Electrical
Recall 2021297 [Canada]: Fuel supply
Recall 2020501 [Canada]: Engine
Recall 2020188 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
Recall 2020179 [Canada]: Brakes
Recall 2019049 [Canada]: Structure
Recall 2018545 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
Recall 2017584 [Canada]: Suspension
Recall 2017291 [Canada]: Brakes
Recall 2016479 [Canada]: Brakes
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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 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.
- ITS60421 - EQUIPMENT: This technical instruction is a description of the inspections and cleaning procedures being recommended by mci due to the parts shortages which are impacting the repair inspections associated with nhtsa recall 21v-748. These are the same i
- ITS60421 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This instruction to service (its) is a description of the inspections being recommedned by mci due to the parts shortages which are impacting the repair instructions associated with nhtsa recall 21v-748. These are the same instructions as o
- TSIB 22-01 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This is an upgrade to technical service information bulletin tsib 21-10 issued in january of 2022 which is specific to buses operating in severe duty and or corrosive environments. These bulletins have been issued to recommend interim inspe
- TSIB 21-05 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This technical sevice information bulletion is to advise of a part number supersession of the coolant hump hose, mci pn 6l-8-353, to mci pn 06-08-2262.
- SI 3147 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical instruction describing the procedure to replace damaged seals in the cooling fan drive gearbox manufactured by curtis machine company inc.
- SB 3145 - EQUIPMENT: This service bulletin informs affected owners of the steps to remove the unused saucon provisional connector, mci p/n 19-11-2941, located in the front junction box on coaches without a saucon telematics module.
- 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 3135 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: This service bulletin notifies owners of affected vehicles that daimler trucks north america llc has issued a field service campaign to reprogram the software and replace emission labels on coaches equipped with a detroit ghg17 dd13 engine.
- 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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 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.
- MCI Field Notes - ENGINE (PWS): This service advisory informs affected owners of model year 2017-2019 j4500 coaches equipped with ddc ghg17 engines, that the cold weather can bring on a rash of engine codes, notably 3216/16 - scr inlet nox sensor code, which will cause th
- 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
- SB 458 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE:STORAGE TANK: This service bulletin informs affected owners of model year 2017-2018 j4500 model coaches that the potential may exist for engine damage to occur if the lavatory tank is overfilled. If this occurs, it is possible for the water to overflow
- 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 - EQUIPMENT: 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 3109 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service bulletin informs affected customers that model year 2017-2018 mci model coaches may experience nuisance diagnostic trouble codes when starting the coach and that for model year 2017 coaches, to allow the mil and wingman system
- 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 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 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS: 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 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS: 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: 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 449 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: 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 441 - SUSPENSION: This service bulletin informs affected customers that the potential may exist for the level sensor assembly to contact the level sensor guard while the optional rear rise suspension feature is activated, resulting in damage to the level sen
- 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-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 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
- 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
Supply and return heater hose rupture investigation # PE20001
By letter dated august 31, 2020, motor coach industries (mci) notified the office of defects investigation (odi) of a safety defect that may exist in certain model year (my) 2017-2020 j4500 vehicles. An odi review of early warning reporting (ewr) submissions by mci, on my 2017-2019 j4500 buses, identified ruptured heater hoses on multiple motor coaches leading to the vehicles becoming disabled. Odi communications with fleets found that a low coolant level light with an audible warning would provide notice to the bus driver to pull off the roadway before the bus shut down to prevent catastrophic engine damage. According to the fleets interviewed, there is not sufficient time between the warning and the engine shutting down to allow the driver to pull to a safe location. Multiple reports/interviews describe buses requiring passenger transfer to a second bus at roadside. Analysis of data provided by mci in response to an odi information request (ir) letter showed an elevated frequency of heater hose ruptures. The heater hoses may fail, resulting in a low coolant warning followed by an engine shut down sequence, as well as the potential for engine coolant spilling on the roadway. Following discussions with odi about the elevated failure rates on the heater hoses, mci decided to conduct safety recall 20v-526.With recall action 20v-526 taken by mci, this investigation is closed. Further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist on other model or my vehicles outside of the recall scope. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.The odi report cited above can be reviewed at: http://www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/owners/searchnhtsaid using the following identification number: 10168841