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2011 MCI D4500 Safety Overview

The 2011 MCI D4500 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 9 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Structure:body:door
  • Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
  • Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as the incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for MCI D4500 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2011 MCI D4500 25V853000

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 102DL3, 102D3, MC12PTV, E4500, D4000, 102D3ISTV...

The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V853000: The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/10/2025
2011 MCI D4500 18V309000

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2011-2016 D4500, D4505, D4000, D4005, and D4000...

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

NHTSA Recall 18V309000: If the pipe develops a hole, during a regeneration cycle, hot exhaust gases... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/13/2018
2011 MCI D4500 17V337000

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2011-2012 MCI D4000, D4005, D4500 and D4505 coa...

If the pipe fails and a diesel regeneration cycle occurs, the hot exhaust gases will increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 17V337000: If the pipe fails and a diesel regeneration cycle occurs, the hot exhaust... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/24/2017
2011 MCI D4500 16V020000

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 J4500 coaches man...

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.

NHTSA Recall 16V020000: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/20/2016
2011 MCI D4500 14V329000

Motor Coach Industries, Inc (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 D4000 and D4500 and 2...

If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 14V329000: If this occurs, the surrounding material may be damaged and will burn... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/16/2014
2011 MCI D4500 13V498000

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 D, E, G and J series coach...

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 13V498000: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/17/2013
2011 MCI D4500 12V250000

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC (MCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 D4000, D4500 AND 2010...

IF THIS OCCURS, SURROUNDING MATERIAL MAY BE DAMAGED AND WILL BURN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

NHTSA Recall 12V250000: IF THIS OCCURS, SURROUNDING MATERIAL MAY BE DAMAGED AND WILL BURN... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/31/2012
2011 MCI D4500 11V524000

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES (MCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003, AND 2007-2012 E AND J MODELS A...

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.

NHTSA Recall 11V524000: IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/26/2011
2011 MCI D4500 11V016000

MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 D4500, D4505, AND D4000 MOTOR COACHES.

THE COVER WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE, AND THE COVER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COACH AND FALL AND STRIKE A PERSON OR OBJECT, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

NHTSA Recall 11V016000: THE COVER WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE, AND THE COVER MAY... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/12/2011

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.