2004 Mci J4500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
8 safety recalls list the 2004 Mci J4500. Check your own VIN below.
8 safety recalls for the 2004 Mci J4500
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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Door (structure) and glass, side/rear (visibility)
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…
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.
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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…
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Electrical system
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…
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.
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Glass, side/rear (visibility)
Mci is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 e4500, model year 2002-2006 e4500c, model year 2001-2005 j4500, and model year 2006 j4500c motor coaches equipped with se-gi passenger windows. The adhesive bond between the window glass and the aluminum window frame on the affected coaches may degrade.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, test, and repair, as necessary, the se-gi window assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on august 23, 2010. Owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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Equipment
Mci is recalling 1,893 my 2002-2008 d model and my 2001-2008 e and j4500 motor coaches equipped with zf transmissions. There is a potential for the shift selector to malfunction as a result of a cell phone or radio being placed in close proximity to the shifter control pad.
Remedy: Mci is working with zf and has created a software update that protects against the potential for transient analog or digital signal interference. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. .owners may…
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Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)
On certain motor coaches equipped with a slide switch to control the defroster blower speed, there is a speed controller for each of the two defroster fan motors. The speed controller may fail causing the fan motor to operate continuously in the "high" speed mode, and the carrier slide switch may fail to reduce or otherwise control the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defroster speed controller free of charge. The recall began on july 20, 2006. Owners may contact motor coach at 1-800-241-2947.
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
On certain motor coaches equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines, the turbocharger compressors can fail.
Remedy: Detroit diesel is conducting this recall (please see 06e019000) and will remedy these motor coaches. The engines will be repaired free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or motor coach at…
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Linkages (steering)
On certain motor coaches equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.
Remedy: Mci, with the assistance of zf, intends to establish a program for remedying the defective i-shafts. Owners may contact mci at 1-204-284-5360.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2004 Mci J4500. 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 J4500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mci J4500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Mci J4500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 Mci J4500 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 Mci J4500 | 9 | 1 |
| 2004 Mci J4500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 Mci J4500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 Mci J4500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 Mci J4500 | 8 | 1 |
| 2008 Mci J4500 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 Mci J4500 | 11 | 0 |
| 2010 Mci J4500 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 Mci J4500 | 13 | 0 |
| 2012 Mci J4500 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 Mci J4500 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 Mci J4500 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 Mci J4500 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 Mci J4500 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 Mci J4500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 Mci J4500 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 Mci J4500 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 Mci J4500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 Mci J4500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Mci J4500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Mci J4500 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Mci J4500
How do I know if my 2004 Mci J4500 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. 8 campaigns currently list the 2004 Mci J4500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 05V322000).
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
- 102D32 complaints
- 102DL32 complaints
- D45002 complaints
- E45002 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.