Mci J4500 2018
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2018 MCI J4500.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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| MCI |
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Are there recalls for the 2018 MCI J4500?
- There are 25 recall(s) for the 2018 MCI J4500, additional information is below.
Recall 212896 [USA]: Mdp circuit board failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 206518 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 214306 [USA]: The power cables may chafe, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recall 143590 [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 146998 [USA]: If the engine shuts down or loses power while the vehicle is in motion, this may increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 153595 [USA]: Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recall 142372 [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 148351 [USA]: If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recall 132739 [USA]: In the event of an emergency, an insufficient number of emergency egress windows can lengthen the time that passengers need to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 127197 [USA]: If the left rear window separates from the vehicle while it is moving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
Recall 135825 [USA]: If the left taillight does not work, the coach would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 138471 [USA]: The incorrect air pressure readings may increase the risk of a crash by delaying the driver's reaction to addressing the low air condition.
Recall 2021595 [Canada]: Electrical
Recall 2021297 [Canada]: Fuel supply
Recall 2021058 [Canada]: Electrical
Recall 2020501 [Canada]: Engine
Recall 2020276 [Canada]: Electrical
Recall 2020188 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
Recall 2020179 [Canada]: Brakes
Recall 2019214 [Canada]: Structure
Recall 2019049 [Canada]: Structure
Recall 2018545 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
Recall 2018171 [Canada]: Other
Recall 2018170 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
Recall 2017540 [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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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 - EQUIPMENT: 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 - EQUIPMENT: 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 21-10 - EQUIPMENT: This technical service information bulletin describes interim inspection procedures required every 6000 miles on specific motor coaches due to the global parts shortage and subsequent delay in available parts to conduct the corrective actio
- 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.
- SB 3149 - STRUCTURE: Service bulletin describing how to inspect the engine door panel for de-bonding of fiberglass to metal door frame.
- SB 3146 - EQUIPMENT: This service bulletin outlines the steps to add the secondary air filter. The secondary filter can only be used with primary air filter, mci p/n: 09-03-1858.
- 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 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: 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 484 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service bulletin informs affected owners that on certain d45crtle and j4500 model coaches equipped with cummins x12 engines, the top alternator power and ground cables may potentially come in contact with the edge of the clamp mounting
- SB 3137 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This service bulletin outlines the steps to replace the breather plug with a remote breather on the zf axle differential to avoid possible breather clogging when the coach drives through mud and water.
- SB 3135 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: 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 3132 - EQUIPMENT: This service bulletin outlines the steps to relocate the ambient temperature sensor from the spare tire compartment to the bumperette to improve the accuracy of the sensor reading. This service bulletin needs to be done in conjunction with
- 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.
- FCP 475 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: This service bulletin advises owners of affected vehicles that the throttle pedal sensors may provide intermittent, erratic data and cause the "engine check" light to become illuminated, and how repairs can be made to correct the vehicles.
- 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.
- P16-40 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: This procedure outlines steps to replace the double groove belt and single idler pulley bracket on a/c compressor with single groove matched belts and double idler pulley bracket respectively.
- 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.
- FCP 472 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: This service bulletins informs affected owners of model year 2019 j3500 model coaches and model year 2018-2019 j4500 model coaches have intermittent esp/abs plausibility fault codes (spn 1067) from the bendix esp/abs controller, which resul
- P03-277 - EQUIPMENT: This procedure outlines the steps to add mechanical fasteners to secure the dual lock tape retaining the lavatory window trim panel.
- SB 3128 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin advises customers facing issues with a low engine oil pan protector profile how to replace it with a new model with higher ground clearance.
- 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.
- P12-24 - EQUIPMENT: This procedure outlines the steps to inspect and adjust ground clearance setting.
- P03-271 - EQUIPMENT: This procedure outlines the steps to replace the welded bracket with the bolted-on brackets for the tailpipe skid plate.
- 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.
- SB 3123 - EQUIPMENT: This service bulletin informs owners of model year 2018-2020 j3500 and j4500 model coaches of the procedure to insulate the gap in the area between the front cap and under the dash panel on the driver's side, that will help shield the ambie
- SB 3125 - SUSPENSION: This service bulletin informs owners of model year 2018-2020 j4500 model coaches hearing noise near the front sway bar during driving to apply anti-seize lubricant per the instructions.
- 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.
- P 03-266 - STRUCTURE: This procedure outlines the steps to rework the sliding wcl door used on model year 2018 j4500 model coaches to ensure reliable operation of the sliding door.
- P 16-38 - VISIBILITY: This procedure outlines the steps to add a louver in the driver defroster panel to divert condensation from the driver defroster away from the stepwell area on model year 2018 j4500 model coaches.
- P 03-270 - VISIBILITY: This procedure informs affected owners of model year 2018-2019 j4500 model coaches of the procedure to prevent windshield water leaks.
- P03-270 - STRUCTURE: This procedure instructs owners of affected model year 2018-2019 j4500 model coaches with windshield leaks to follow this procedure to isnpect the windshield and replace the fence if needed to prevent water leaks.
- P03-267 - ENGINE (PWS): This procedure outlines the rework to address engine compartment door de-bonding on model year 2018-2019 j4500 model coaches that have part number 03-31-4155 engine door.
- P0-268 - STRUCTURE: This procedure outlines the steps to install mechanical fasteners on the stepwell on model year 2018 j4500 model coaches.
- P 03-265 - STRUCTURE: This procedure outlines the rework to address water leaks through the drip rail on model ear 2018-2019 j4500 model coaches.
- P03-264 - STRUCTURE: This procedure outlines the steps to check the engagement of the windshield and rework the front cap opening to prevent water intrusion on model year 2018-2019 j4500 model coaches.
- P7-146 - LIGHTING (PWS): This procedure outlines the steps to improve upper-marker light weather sealing by replacing the existing well-nuts and installing new gaskets on model year 2018-2019 j4500 model coaches.
- P3-258 - STRUCTURE: This procedure informs affected owners of model year 2018 j4500 model coaches of the procedure to correctly set the panel gap between the entrance door hinge cover and the defroster cover panel.
- SB 470 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin informs affected owners of model year 2018 j4500 model coaches that the potential exists for water intrusion into the stepwell, dash and driver area from the front marker lights due to current marker light gasket and t
- SB 466 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service bulletin informs affected owners of model year 2018 j4500 model coaches that the potential exists for water intrusion into the remote junction boxes, potentially causing corrosion and possible failure of the electrical connecto
- 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:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE: 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
- Procedure 7-74 - INTERIOR LIGHTING: This procedure informs affected owners of model year 2018 j4500 model coaches that the stepwell panel lights were not installed, provides the procedure to install the lights, and provides that mci will remedy the affected coaches at no cost
- 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
- MCI Field Notes - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: This service advisory informs affected owners of model year 2018 j4500 model coaches equipped with the battery charger/inverter (p/n 07-08-7957 or 07-08-9634) or battery charger (p/n 07-08-2627), that the programming prevents the starter fr
- FCP 457 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: This service bulletin informs affected customers that they may experience coach battery drain due to the parker multiplex system not initiating the low-power sleep function when the coach is parked and the main battery disconnect is not tur
- SB 457 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: This service bulletin informs affected customers that they may experience coach battery drain due to the parker multiplex system not initiating the low-power sleep function when the coach is parked and the main battery disconnect is not tur
- 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 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: 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
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