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2021 Mci J4500 recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2021 Mci J4500. Every recall repair is free at any Mci dealer.

2recalls
0owner complaints
18+service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2021 Mci J4500. Check your J4500 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2021 Mci J4500 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 →

  • Electrical System · NHTSA 21V748000

    Sep 24, 2021Electrical System
    Problem
    Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 D4000, 2018-2020 D4005, D4000ISTV, 2017-2020 D4500, D4505, 2018-2021 J3500, 2017-2021 J4500, 2020 D4520, and 2018-2021 D45CRTLE motorcoaches. The Main Distribution Panel (MDP) located within the battery compartment contains a circuit board that may fail.
    Risk
    MDP circuit board failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Fix
    MCI Service Centers will remove the MDP and install a new main disconnect and circuit breaker panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact MCI's customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-010.
    Full recall details for 21V748000 →

2021 Mci J4500 complaints and service bulletins

Mci has issued at least 18 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 (7)
  • Engine (3)
  • Engine and Engine Cooling (3)
  • Equipment (3)
  • Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
  • Structure (2)

Read Mci J4500 owner complaints and bulletins, every year

Check your J4500 by VIN

Not every 2021 Mci J4500 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Mci dealer.

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