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2012 Mci E4500 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Mci E4500, spanning 6 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 campaigns4not VIN-specific
Component groups6distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 10, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2012 Mci E4500 recall campaigns

The 2012 Mci E4500 report contains 4 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
STEERING
Report received
January 7, 2019
Potential units
2,089campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MCI will inspect and repair axle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification on March 26, 2019. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 469.

Owner notification: May 14, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Component
SEAT BELTS, SEATS
Report received
April 4, 2014
Potential units
957campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 E4500 and J4500 motorcoaches manufactured October 2008 through October 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. The seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 408.

Owner notification: May 9, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

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

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2012 Mci E4500?

The most frequent component groups in 2012 Mci E4500 campaign records are Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Seat Belts (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Structure (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Seat Belts1
Seats1
Steering1
Structure1