Mci J4500 2010
Model J4500 made in 2010 by Mci got 5 recalls as well as 16 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningelectronic stability control and equipment adaptive.
Model 2010
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V524000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | V (Vehicle) | 1962 | 01/04/2012 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 10/26/2011 | 10/28/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mci will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mci safety recall number is 371.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V144000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | from 10/01/2009 to 08/31/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 27 | 03/14/2011 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 03/01/2011 | 03/04/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mci is recalling certain model year 2010 j4500 motor coaches manufactured from october 2009 through august 2010, and equipped with braun wheelchair lifts. the electrical and hydraulic lines that service the wheelchair lifts may be routed or clamped in a way that could result in the lines being pinched during lift operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a fire causing personal injury or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mci will improve the routing and clamping of the hydraulic and electrical lines servicing the braun wheelchair lifts. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mci's safety recall no. 347.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V199000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | from 09/01/2009 to 05/08/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 335 | 05/28/2010 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 05/11/2010 | 05/11/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mci is recalling certain model year 2010 d4000, d4005, d4500, d4505, e4500, and j4500 model motor coaches manufactured from september 2009 through may 2010, equipped with arvinmeritor front and tag axle assemblies. the suspect axles may have had improper torque applied to the hub/rotor/wheel adapter bolts during the assembly process. reduced bolt torque could lead to vibration loosening of the bolt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a loss of the wheel possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mci will notify owners and dealers will repair the motor coaches free of charge. the safety recall began on may 28, 2010. owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mci's recall campaign numbers are 345 and 346.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V135000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | V (Vehicle) | 615 | 06/05/2012 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 03/30/2012 | 03/30/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Motor coach industries, inc (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 j motor coaches. due to inadequate bonding, the transom windows (the rear-most windows on each side), may detach from the coach. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A transom window may detach without warning, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mci will notify owners, and dealers will install mechanical retention clips on the transom windows, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 5, 2012. owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mci | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V135000 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | from 04/01/2001 to 06/30/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1229 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 04/06/2010 | 04/06/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Mci has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 1999-2010 e4500 and j4500 coaches equipped with doga windshield motor. the windshield wiper motor may fail to operate properly while the wiper system is functioning. if this occurs, the windshield wipers may operate intermittently, operate at a single speed only, or completely stop operating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the windshield wipers stop functioning, the driver's clear field of view may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy for this campaign. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. owners may contact mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mci recall no. 344.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| SB-386 | 06/01/2012 | 10044567 | Mci: on some coaches, due to an absence of washer, the fan clutch bracket bushing may walk out of bracket and allow clutch misalignment and belt failure. *pe | 07/13/2012 | |
| SB-374 | 01/13/2012 | 10043707 | Mci: the manufacturing process of fan clutch cooling ring fins may cause coaches to experience missing portions and/or stress cracks. no model years listed. *pe | 04/23/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SB-3066 | 10/05/2011 | 10042598 | Motor 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 354 | 02/24/2011 | 10038195 | Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm | 06/09/2011 | |
| 3053 | 01/24/2011 | 10037707 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| 3053 | 01/24/2011 | 10037707 | Motor coach industries: there was transmission shield interference by the actuator harness. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 354 | 02/24/2011 | 10038195 | Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm | 06/09/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 354 | 02/24/2011 | 10038195 | Motor coach industries service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there may be a harsh downshift, rpm flare, or the transmission may lock. *rm | 06/09/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | |||||
| SB-3043 | 09/28/2010 | 10034486 | Mci: 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 valve | 11/19/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE | |||||
| SB-3043 | 09/28/2010 | 10034486 | Mci: 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 valve | 11/19/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||||
| SB-3043 | 09/28/2010 | 10034486 | Mci: 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 valve | 11/19/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| SB-390 | 08/03/2012 | 10045859 | Motor 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-390 | 08/03/2012 | 10045859 | Motor 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-357 | 04/25/2011 | 10038824 | Motor coach indudstries: information on replacing the coolant pump that may have a problem. *rm | 06/28/2011 | |
| SB-357 | 04/25/2011 | 10038824 | Ready | 06/28/2011 | |
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||||
| SB-368 | 11/07/2011 | 10042889 | Motor coach industries: bulletin information on some motor coaches, at a high temperature threshold that the drive axle wheel hub cover would become detached during the operation of the motor coach. no model years listed. *pe | 01/23/2012 | |