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2013 Mci E4500 recalls (3)

3 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2013 Mci E4500. Every recall repair is free at any Mci dealer.

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

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2013 Mci E4500. Check your E4500 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2013 Mci E4500 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 →

  • Steering · NHTSA 19V027000

    Jul 1, 2019Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
    Problem
    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.
    Risk
    Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
    Fix
    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 customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 469.
    Full recall details for 19V027000 →

  • Seat Belts · NHTSA 14V172000

    Apr 4, 2014Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
    Problem
    Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 E4500 and J4500 motorcoaches manufactured October 2008 through October 2013, and equipped with passenger seats with 3-point seat belts. The seat track for the second row passenger seats may be missing a weld at the end of the seat track where it enters the frame structure.
    Risk
    In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
    Fix
    MCI will notify owners, and dealers will modify the seat anchorage, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact MCI at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 408.
    Full recall details for 14V172000 →

2013 Mci E4500 complaints and service bulletins

Mci has issued at least 5 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

  • Engine (2)
  • Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
  • Steering (1)
  • Unknown Or Other (1)

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