Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2000 MCI E4500.
| 2026007 15 Jan 2026 | Visual System Issue: On certain buses, the wrong glass may have been installed on the lower front entry door panel. As a result, the glass may not meet certain requirements… |
| 2019006 8 Jan 2019 | Steering Issue: Certain buses built with a rear tag-axle steering system may exhibit a steering lock-up at highway speed. Safety Risk: This problem could cause a… |
| 2010097 30 Mar 2010 | Electrical Certain vehicles were equipped with a DOGA brand windshield wiper motor that may fail to operate properly while the wiper system is functioning. The windshield … |
| 2006099 3 May 2006 | Engine On certain coaches equipped with Detroit Diesel 60 series engines, the turbocharger can fail, allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system. This can re… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 102DL3, 102D3, MC12PTV, E4500, D4000, 102D3ISTV, D4500, J4500, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4505, and J3500 transit buses. Please refer to MCI's recall report for specific model year information. The front door lower curb view glazing material is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2001-2015 J4500 and 1997-2013 102EL3/E4500 coaches equipped with a hydraulic rear axle (tag axle) steering system. The axle's alignment and low hydraulic pressure in the steering system may cause the steering system to lock, causing a loss of steering control at highway speeds.
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2001, 2007-2011 E4500 AND MODEL YEAR 2001-2011 J4500 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DOGA WINDSHIELD MOTORS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY WHILE THE WIPER SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY, OPERATE AT A SINGLE SPEED ONLY, OR COMPLETELY STOP OPERATING.
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS CAN FAIL.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What MCI told its dealers about the 2000 MCI E4500: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10152973 | 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 caster, if necessary. |
| 10119144 | 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 result in potential vacuum issues which could result in collapsing of the tank walls on MCI D model coaches, MCI E4500 model coaches and MCI J4500 model coaches. |
| 10045859 | MOTOR COACH INC: DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION SUPPORT STRUCTURE MAY ACCUMULATE WATER CAUSING SUPPORT STRUCTURE DAMAGE DUE TO EXPANSION, IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, WHILE COACH IS BEING OPERATED. MODELS E4500, J4500. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 12/10/12. *PE |
| 10042911 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES: ON SOME COACHES, WATER MAY MIGRATE ONTO/INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR THE FILL TUBE, THROUGH THE BREATHER VENT THAT IS LOCATED ON TOP OF TRANSMISSION. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |
| 10038824 | MOTOR COACH INDUDSTRIES: INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE COOLANT PUMP THAT MAY HAVE A PROBLEM. *RM |
| 10038195 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY BE A HARSH DOWNSHIFT, RPM FLARE, OR THE TRANSMISSION MAY LOCK. *RM |
| 10034486 | MCI: TAG UNLOAD VALVE ASSEMBLY. EFFECTIVE WITH UNIT NUMBER 65614, MCI HAS MADE DESIGN CHANGES TO THE TAG UNLOAD VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ON SOME MODEL COACHES. THE LONGER LIFE VALVES WILL IMPROVE THE DURABILITY OF THE TAG UNLOAD VALVE ASSEMBLY. MODELS E4500/J4500 SERIES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |
| 10030906 | MOTOR COACH INC.: MCI HAS BECOME AWARE OF FAILURES OF THE SENSORS WHERE THE SYSTEM IS CONSTANTLY SIGNALING AN OBSTRUCTION BEHIND, WHEN NO OBSTRUCTION EXISTS. THE ORIGINAL SENSOR INSTALLED IN THE COACH WAS TOO SENSITIVE AND WOULD SOMETIMES SENSE THE REAR BUMPER AS AN OBSTRUCTION. *PE |
| 10029485 | MOTORCOACH INC.: AN UPGRADE TO THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM IS REQUIRED ON CERTAIN MC1 E4500 AND J4500 COACHES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON GEN IV B500 TRANSMISSIONS. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE |
| 10029346 | MCI: ENGINE PAN PROTECTION TUBE ASSEMBLY. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE |
| 10028747 | MOTOR COACH: A POTENTIAL FOR SENSOR FAILURE ON COACHES EQUIPPED WITH REAR SENSING SYSTEM. FAILURE MAY BE ADVISING DRIVERS THAT THERE MAY BE AN OBSTRUCTION WITH THREE (3) FEET OF REAR OF COACH, WHEN THERE MAY NOT BE. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE |
| 10028708 | MOTORCOACH: A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S WINDSHIELD BLIND INSTALLATION. THIS DESIGN CHANGE WILL MINIMIZE BLIND RATTLE DURING COACH OPERATION. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE |
| 10028706 | MOTORCOACH: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CHANGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS USED ON THE FRONT AXLE OF E4500/J4500 COACHES HAVING EX225 DISC BRAKES. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 7/10/09. *PE |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
MCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop Failures
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation