1997 Mci E4500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Mci E4500. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Mci E4500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hydraulic power assist system (steering)
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.
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Mci E4500. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Mci E4500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mci E4500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Mci E4500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Mci E4500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Mci E4500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Mci E4500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 Mci E4500 | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 Mci E4500 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 Mci E4500 | 9 | 1 |
| 2004 Mci E4500 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 Mci E4500 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 Mci E4500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 Mci E4500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 Mci E4500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 Mci E4500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 Mci E4500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 Mci E4500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 Mci E4500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 Mci E4500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 Mci E4500 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Mci E4500
How do I know if my 1997 Mci E4500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Mci E4500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mci dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V027000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mci models
- J45003 complaints
- 102D32 complaints
- 102DL32 complaints
- D45002 complaints
- D4500/102DL31 complaints
- D45051 complaints
- MC121 complaints
- Renaissance1 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.