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2010 Mci D4500 recalls (3)

3 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2010 Mci D4500. Every recall repair is free at any Mci dealer.

3recalls
0owner complaints
11+service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2010 Mci D4500. Check your D4500 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2010 Mci D4500 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

  • Structure · NHTSA 25V853000

    Oct 12, 2025Structure:Body:Door
    Problem
    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 to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
    Risk
    The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Fix
    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.
    Full recall details for 25V853000 →

  • Seats · NHTSA 16V020000

    Jan 20, 2016Seats
    Problem
    Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 J4500 coaches manufactured November 18, 2011, to July 10, 2015, 2011-2012 and 2014-2015 D4000 coaches manufactured manufactured September 24, 2010, to September 5, 2015, 2011-2013 and 2015-2016 D4005 coaches manufactured January 17, 2011, to November 23, 2015, 2012-2014 and 2016 D4000ISTV coaches manufactured July 18, 2012, to December 2, 2015, 2010-2016 D4500 coaches manufactured April 15, 2010, to December 18, 2015 and 2011-2016 D4505 coaches manufactured December 15, 2010, to December 4, 2015. The affected buses are equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats that have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
    Risk
    If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
    Fix
    MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect the seats and determined if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 431.
    Full recall details for 16V020000 →

  • Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · NHTSA 11V524000

    Oct 26, 2011Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
    Problem
    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.
    Risk
    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.
    Fix
    MCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 4, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.
    Full recall details for 11V524000 →

2010 Mci D4500 complaints and service bulletins

Mci has issued at least 11 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Service bulletins by component

  • Electrical System (3)
  • Power Train (2)
  • Engine (1)
  • Equipment (1)
  • Seats (1)
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Read Mci D4500 owner complaints and bulletins, every year

NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2010 Mci D4500

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.

  • MCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop Failures
    EA12007Opened Sep 13, 2012Closed Dec 3, 2015
  • MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop Failures
    PE12007Opened Mar 21, 2012Closed Sep 20, 2012

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