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2011 Mci D4500 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Mci D4500, spanning 7 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns9not VIN-specific
Component groups7distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 10, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2011 Mci D4500 recall campaigns

The 2011 Mci D4500 report contains 9 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V853000 dated December 10, 2025.
Component
STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY
Report received
December 10, 2025
Potential units
15,454campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MCI will replace the glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2026. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 22-005.

Owner notification: February 4, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
May 13, 2018
Potential units
1,123campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2011-2016 D4500, D4505, D4000, D4005, and D4000 ISTV motor coaches equipped with ISX engines. Due to vibrations, the exhaust bellow pipes develop a hole.

Why it matters: If the pipe develops a hole, during a regeneration cycle, hot exhaust gases may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bellows pipe assembly with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2018. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Owner notification: July 10, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 17V337000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
May 24, 2017
Potential units
143campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2011-2012 MCI D4000, D4005, D4500 and D4505 coaches equipped with Cummins ISX 12 liter engines. The vehicles may have an incorrectly installed exhaust bellow pipe, resulting in a bend in the pipe which can cause its premature failure.

Why it matters: If the pipe fails and a diesel regeneration cycle occurs, the hot exhaust gases will increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace any deformed or failed bellow pipes if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Motor Industries at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 397B.

Owner notification: June 15, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Component
SEATS
Report received
January 20, 2016
Potential units
607campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 J4500 coaches manufactured November 18, 2011, to July 10, 2015, 2011-2012 and 2014-2015 D4000 coaches manufactured manufactured September 24, 2010, to September 5, 2015, 2011-2013 and 2015-2016 D4005 coaches manufactured January 17, 2011, to November 23, 2015, 2012-2014 and 2016 D4000ISTV coaches manufactured July 18, 2012, to December 2, 2015, 2010-2016 D4500 coaches manufactured April 15, 2010, to December 18, 2015 and 2011-2016 D4505 coaches manufactured December 15, 2010, to December 4, 2015. The affected buses are equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats that have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.

Why it matters: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect the seats and determined if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 431.

Owner notification: February 15, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 14V329000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
June 16, 2014
Potential units
312campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Motor Coach Industries, Inc (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 D4000 and D4500 and 2010 D4505 motor coaches equipped with LED lights interior lights powered by either a Vansco or IO multiplex system. Due to the excessive power draw of the LED lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing the components to melt.

Why it matters: If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse holders, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-847-285-2090. MCI's number for this recall is 388B. Note: This recall supersedes recall 12V-250. Motorcoaches that were remedied under the previous campaign need to be remedied under this campaign as well.

Owner notification: July 16, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
October 17, 2013
Potential units
10,016campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 D, E, G and J series coaches manufactured January 2000 through June 2011 and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Why it matters: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is MCI service bulletin 401.

Owner notification: February 4, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 12V250000

Component
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
May 31, 2012
Potential units
312campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Motor coach industries, inc (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 d4000, d4500 and 2010 d4505 motor coaches equipped with led lights interior lights and powered by either a vansco or io multiplex system. due to excessive power draw of the led lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing components to melt.

Why it matters: If this occurs, surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Mci will notify owners, and dealers will install re-designed wiring, free of charge. the recall began on july 17, 2012. owners may contact mci at 1-866-624-2622.

Owner notification: July 17, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC

Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Report received
October 26, 2011
Potential units
1,962campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Motor coach industries (mci) is recalling certain model year 2003, and 2007-2012 e and j models along with model year 2007-2012 d4000, d4005, d4500, d4505, d4000istv motor coaches equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from october 2002, through october 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.

Why it matters: If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mci will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. the safety recall began on january 4, 2012. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Owner notification: January 4, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 11V016000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
January 12, 2011
Potential units
138campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Mci is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 d4500, d4505, and d4000 motor coaches. the affected pulley covers may lack certain welds required to keep the covers attached to the coach structure.

Why it matters: The cover will eventually fail as a result of fatigue, and the cover may become detached from the coach and fall and strike a person or object, resulting in personal injury or property damage.

Remedy

Mci will inspect and replace as necessary the idler pulley covers free of charge. the safety recall began on february 10, 2011. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Owner notification: February 10, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2011 Mci D4500?

The most frequent component groups in 2011 Mci D4500 campaign records are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Interior Lighting (2), Electrical System (2), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Seats (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Interior Lighting2
Electrical System2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Seats1