Mci J4500 2000

Model J4500 made in 2000 by Mci got 27 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding communications, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2000

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
COMMUNICATIONS - BACK UP ALARM
SB-33007/06/200910030906Motor 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 sometimes12/18/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
SB-31703/28/200910029485Motorcoach 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. *pe07/10/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
SB-315B01/06/200910028746Motor coach: engine shutdown/low coolant sensor. direct current low coolant sensor has become plated with coolant chemicals and no longer senses that coolant level has dropped. model years unknown. *pe05/22/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-301203/23/200910029346Mci: engine pan protection tube assembly. model years unknown. *pe07/06/2009
EQUIPMENT
SB-301002/23/200910028708Motorcoach: 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. *pe05/18/2009
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SB-33007/06/200910030906Motor 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 sometimes12/18/2009
SP-7-6101/12/200910028747Motor 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.05/22/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SP-7-6101/12/200910028747Motor 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.05/22/2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SB-306610/05/201110042598Motor coach inc: bulletin pertaining to the revised replacement directional/side marker lights. to eliminate potential cracks that result in water intrusion, revised lights foam backing was removed between marker light and coach body.12/20/2011
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR - CHAMBER
SB-300703/02/2009SB-3007B10028706Motorcoach: 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. *pe05/18/2009
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
35402/24/201110038195Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm06/09/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
35402/24/201110038195Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm06/09/2011
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
35402/24/201110038195Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm06/09/2011
SB-31703/28/200910029485Motorcoach 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. *pe07/10/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
SB-301303/23/200910029464Mci coach: rear relay valve. the issue involves leakage from the secondary reservoir to (or through, if the drain cock is left open) the primary reservoir when a full service brakes application is made after the primary reservoir has been d07/08/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE
SB-304309/28/201010034486Mci: 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 valve11/19/2010
SB-326C05/15/200910030307Motorcoach inc: atc/esc relay valve assembly. the defect involves a valve that is part of the automatic traction control (atc) and electronic stability control (esc) systems for the coach's rear axles, and the esc for the front axles.09/21/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE
SB-304309/28/201010034486Mci: 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 valve11/19/2010
SB-326C05/15/200910030307Motorcoach inc: atc/esc relay valve assembly. the defect involves a valve that is part of the automatic traction control (atc) and electronic stability control (esc) systems for the coach's rear axles, and the esc for the front axles.09/21/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - RESERVOIR
SB-301303/23/200910029464Mci coach: rear relay valve. the issue involves leakage from the secondary reservoir to (or through, if the drain cock is left open) the primary reservoir when a full service brakes application is made after the primary reservoir has been d07/08/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
SB-304309/28/201010034486Mci: 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 valve11/19/2010
STRUCTURE
SB-39008/03/201210045859Motor 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.09/19/2012
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
SB-39008/03/201210045859Motor 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.09/19/2012
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SB-35704/25/201110038824Motor coach indudstries: information on replacing the coolant pump that may have a problem. *rm06/28/2011
SB-35704/25/201110038824Ready06/28/2011
SP-7-6101/12/200910028747Motor 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.05/22/2009
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
SB-301002/23/200910028708Motorcoach: 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. *pe05/18/2009