Motor Coach Industries, Inc: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Motor Coach Industries, Inc in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 3, 2018

(Campaign #: FCP 468)

Missing Emergency Egress Windows/FMVSS 217

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018-2019 MCI J4500 motorcoaches with the 60 passenger seating option. These vehicles may have an insufficient number of emergency egress windows, inhibiting passenger exit in the event of an emergency. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

NHTSA ID: 18V692000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 37

Consequence Summary:

In the event of an emergency, an insufficient number of emergency egress windows can lengthen the time that passengers need to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace a non-egress window on each side of the vehicle to an egress window and install the proper emergency exit window labels, free of charge. The recall began April 4, 2019. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is FCP 468.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 62.16

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May 13, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Exhaust Bellow Pipes may Leak Exhaust

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2011-2016 D4500, D4505, D4000, D4005, and D4000 ISTV motor coaches equipped with ISX engines. Due to vibrations, the exhaust bellow pipes develop a hole.

NHTSA ID: 18V309000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 1,123

Consequence Summary:

If the pipe develops a hole, during a regeneration cycle, hot exhaust gases may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bellows pipe assembly with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2018. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 59.57

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April 9, 2018

(Campaign #: SB 461)

Tail Light Failure/FMVSS 108

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 J4500 vehicles. The left rear taillight harness branch of the engine compartment wiring may contact the engine coolant tank causing a loss of power to the left taillight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

NHTSA ID: 18V223000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 197

Consequence Summary:

If the left taillight does not work, the coach would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left taillight wiring harness, re-routing and repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2018. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 461.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 71.57

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April 9, 2018

(Campaign #: SB 463)

Left Rear Window may Separate from Coach

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 MCI J4500 motor coaches. The rear left hand window may separate from the vehicle.

NHTSA ID: 18V225000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 640

Consequence Summary:

If the left rear window separates from the vehicle while it is moving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

Corrective Action:

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear left hand window to make sure that it is securely installed, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification on June 8, 2018. The recall began on August 24, 2018. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 463.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 52.34

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