Motor Coach Industries, Inc: Safety Recalls in 2014
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 5 safety recalls made by Motor Coach Industries, Inc in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
June 18, 2014
(Campaign #: 414)
Driveshaft may Detach from Motor Coach
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 1993-1995 102DL3 motor coaches manufactured November 1992 to January 1995, and 2006 and 2008 D4505 motor coaches manufactured June 2005 to April 2008. The affected buses are equipped with a driveshaft with a compressed length of 30 inches or less, a steerable trailing axle equipped with a system that changes the tag axle caster when the vehicle is in reverse travel and no electronic stability control (ESC). In these vehicles, the driveshaft may detach from the transmission and escape its containment bracket.
NHTSA ID: 14V335000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 325
Consequence Summary:
If the driveshaft escapes containment it can strike the trailing axle tie rod and components of the trailing axle locking system potentially causing the trailing axle steering and caster locking mechanisms to unlock. If this occurs, the driver may experience loss of steering control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will add a secondary drive shaft containment hoop forward of the tag axle support structure, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-847-285-2090. MCI's number for this recall is 414.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 3.69
June 16, 2014
(Campaign #: 388B)
LED Interior Lights and Multiplex System
Motor Coach Industries, Inc (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 D4000 and D4500 and 2010 D4505 motor coaches equipped with LED lights interior lights powered by either a Vansco or IO multiplex system. Due to the excessive power draw of the LED lights, heat may build up at the fuse block and connector, causing the components to melt.
NHTSA ID: 14V329000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 312
Consequence Summary:
If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse holders, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-847-285-2090. MCI's number for this recall is 388B. Note: This recall supersedes recall 12V-250. Motorcoaches that were remedied under the previous campaign need to be remedied under this campaign as well.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.33
June 9, 2014
(Campaign #: 413)
Headlights may Unintentionally Turn Off
Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2014 D4000, D4005, D4000ISTV, D4500, D4505, and J4500 motor coaches manufactured July 2013 to April 2014. The multiplex electrical systems controller may unintentionally turn off the vehicle's headlights while the vehicle is in gear.
NHTSA ID: 14V370000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 686
Consequence Summary:
If the headlights turn off while the vehicle is in operation, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
MCI will notify owners, and dealers will update the multiplex controller software, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 413.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.18
April 4, 2014
(Campaign #: 408)
Seats may Detach from Floor in a Crash
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.
NHTSA ID: 14V172000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 957
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the seat may detach from its floor mounting, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.56
February 28, 2014
(Campaign #: 405)
Ice May Form in Intake Manifold
Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 D4000 motorcoaches manufactured March 2011 through July 2012 and equipped with certain Cummins Westport model ISL G. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
NHTSA ID: 14V085000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 96
Consequence Summary:
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Corrective Action:
MCI will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recallbegan on April 16, 2014. Customers may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2090 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. MCI's number associated with this campaign is 405.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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