Mci J4500 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 30, 2026
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain buses, a software problem could cause the tail lamps not to turn on when the daytime running lamps (DRLs) are on. As a result, the buses don't meet certain requirements
Also affects: Mci J4500e
Mci J4500 — Visual System
High risk
Jan 15, 2026
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain buses, the wrong glass may have been installed on the lower front entry door panel. As a result, the glass may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
Also affects: Mci 102d3, Mci 102dl3, Mci D4000, Mci D4005, Mci D4500
Mci J4500 — Label
High risk
Jul 8, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
On certain buses, the labels for the emergency exit windows may not be in the correct location. This could delay occupants from escaping the bus in an emergency.
Mci J4500 — Other
High risk
Sep 24, 2021
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Issue: On certain buses equipped with a Ricon BayLift wheelchair lift, the outer barrier of the lift may not be strong enough. As a result, when the lift is fully deployed, the bar
Mci J4500 — Electrical
High risk
Sep 24, 2021
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain buses, a circuit board for the main distribution panel (MDP) located in the battery compartment may fail. If this happens, the circuit board could overheat and cause a s
Also affects: Mci D45 Crt Le, Mci D4505, Mci J3500
Mci J4500 — Fuel System
High risk
May 18, 2021
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain buses, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak.
Also affects: Mci D45 Crt Le, Mci D4505, Mci J3500
Mci J4500 — Electrical
High risk
Feb 11, 2021
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain motor coaches, the power cable in the battery compartment may have been routed incorrectly. As a result, the cable could be damaged by contact with nearby parts.
Also affects: Mci D45 Crt Le
Mci J4500 — Engine
High risk
Oct 21, 2020
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain buses, the engine coolant hoses may be defective and could fail. As a result, engine coolant could leak. If this happens, a low coolant warning may appear and the engine
Mci J4500 — Electrical
High risk
Jun 17, 2020
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain buses, a build-up of corrosion on the alternator connection could cause it to malfunction. If this happens, the alternator voltage output may increase. As a result, the
Also affects: Mci D4000, Mci D4005, Mci D45 Crt Le, Mci D4500, Mci D4505
Mci J4500 — Brakes
High risk
Apr 27, 2020
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain buses, the brake hoses may be routed incorrectly and could become damaged or fail. If this happens, air could leak from the hose and cause a delay in the front brakes ac
Also affects: Mci J3500
Mci J4500 — Structure
High risk
Feb 5, 2019
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain motor coaches, the left-rear side window may not be properly attached. This could cause the window to separate from the vehicle.
Mci J4500 — Steering
High risk
Jan 8, 2019
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Issue: Certain buses built with a rear tag-axle steering system may exhibit a steering lock-up at highway speed. Safety Risk: This problem could cause a sudden loss of steering con
Also affects: Mci E4500, Mci 102el3
Mci J4500 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 4, 2018
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
Certain motor coaches equipped with the optional 60 passenger seating arrangement do not conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 217 - Bus Windo
Mci J4500 — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 9, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain motor coaches, the rear left hand tail lamp harness branch of the engine compartment wiring harness may chafe against the engine coolant tank. If this occurs, the chaffi
Mci J4500 — Other
High risk
Apr 9, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain motor coaches, the rear left hand side window is mounted using adhesive and fasteners that may not have been installed correctly during assembly. Under certain circumsta
Mci J4500 — Suspension
High risk
Nov 28, 2017
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the front sway bar could crack at one of the bushing/clamp locations. This could affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or
Mci J4500 — Brakes
High risk
Nov 2, 2017
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the instrument panel air gauge connections may have been reversed and may not show the actual air pressure in the primary and secondary air systems. The primar
Mci J4500 — Brakes
High risk
Jun 2, 2017
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 121 - Air Brake Systems. Clamps securing the front brake hoses may have been o
Mci J4500 — Suspension
High risk
Mar 27, 2017
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the front sway bar could crack at one of the bushing/clamp locations. This could affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or
Mci J4500 — Brakes
High risk
Sep 29, 2016
Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 - Air Brake Systems. Due to an error in programming, the low air pressure audible
Mci J4500 — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 20, 2016
Model years: 2015
Certain buses equipped with a Recaro ERGO-M driver seats may be missing welds on the seat structure. As a result, the seatbelt anchorage assembly could separate from the seat struc
Mci J4500 — Visual System
High risk
Mar 29, 2012
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain coaches, the transom windows (the rear-most side glass panels) may have been inadequately bonded during the vehicle assembly process and, as a result, could detach from
Mci J4500 — Other
High risk
Oct 21, 2011
Model years: 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, specific operating conditions (such as tight, successive, highly banked curves in opposite directions), could trigger unintended Electronic Stability Control (
Also affects: Mci E4500c, Mci J4500c, Mci E4500, Mci D4505, Mci D4000 Istv
Mci J4500 — Visual System
High risk
Jul 27, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain coaches, an incorrect fuse (15 amp) may have been installed, during vehicle assembly, in the inline fuse holder for the windshield wiper motor. This could allow the wipe
Also affects: Mci E4500
Mci J4500 — Electrical
High risk
Mar 1, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain coaches, the wiper motor may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. The wiper motor may have been connected to a circuit protected by a 7.5A fuse inste
Also affects: Mci E4500, Mci J4500c
Mci J4500 — Accessories
High risk
Feb 28, 2011
Model years: 2010
On certain coaches, the electrical wires and hydraulic lines which service the wheelchair lift may not have been routed correctly during vehicle assembly and, as a result, could be
Mci J4500 — Structure
High risk
Aug 11, 2010
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain buses, the adhesive bond between the window glass assembly and the aluminum window frame may degrade. If the adhesive bond degrades (also known as debonding), the window
Also affects: Mci E4500, Mci E4500c, Mci J4500c
Mci J4500 — Wheels
High risk
May 11, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain coaches, the front and/or tag axle assemblies may have been installed with improper torque applied to the hub/rotor/wheel adapter bolts. Reduced bolt torque could lead t
Also affects: Mci D4000, Mci D4005, Mci D4500, Mci D4505, Mci E4500
Mci J4500 — Electrical
High risk
Mar 30, 2010
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Certain vehicles were equipped with a DOGA brand windshield wiper motor that may fail to operate properly while the wiper system is functioning. The windshield wipers may operate i
Also affects: Mci E4500
Mci J4500 — Other
High risk
May 28, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, the steer angle sensor -- a component of the electronic stability control (ESC) system -- can fail. This could cause the ESC system to misinterpret data from t
Also affects: Mci D4000 Istv, Mci D4505, Mci D4500
Mci J4500 — Other
High risk
Apr 8, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, Automatic Traction Control (ATC) valves may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. As a result, the valve may be distorted causing it to stic
Mci J4500 — Other
High risk
Nov 12, 2008
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain motorhomes equipped with a ZF ASTRONIC shift selector there is a potential to malfunction as a result of a cellular phone, PDA, radio interference, improper radio antenn
Also affects: Mci D4000, Mci D4005, Mci D4500, Mci D4505, Mci E4500
Mci J4500 — Electrical
High risk
Jul 17, 2006
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the Carrier Pulse Width Modulator (PWM) speed controller may fail and cause the fan motor to operate continuously in the "HIGH" speed mode, and the control swi
Also affects: Mci 102el3, Mci D4000, Mci D4500, Mci Dl3, Mci E4500
Mci J4500 — Engine
High risk
May 3, 2006
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain coaches equipped with Detroit Diesel 60 series engines, the turbocharger can fail, allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system. This can result in an engine com
Also affects: Mci 102el3, Mci D4000, Mci D4000 Istv, Mci D4005, Mci D4500
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