Motor Coach Industries, Inc: Safety Recalls in 2021

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Motor Coach Industries, Inc in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 15, 2021

(Campaign #: R21-028)

Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak Fuel

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2019-2022 D4000 ISTV, D4500, 2021 D4000, D4520, 2020-2021 D4505, D4005, 2020-2022 D45CRTLE, and 2019-2021 J4500 vehicles equipped with certain Cummins X12 diesel engines. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.

NHTSA ID: 21V971000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

# of Units Affected: 1,125

Consequence Summary:

A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

On engines with 75 miles or less, Cummins dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2022. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-028.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 90.84

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September 24, 2021

(Campaign #: R21-010)

Circuit Board in Battery Compartment May Fail

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.

NHTSA ID: 21V748000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,455

Consequence Summary:

MDP circuit board failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 87.8

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September 23, 2021

(Campaign #: R21-024)

Wheelchair Lift Outer Barrier May Fail/FMVSS 403

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2005-2009 E4500 and 2005-2012 J4500 motorcoaches equipped with Ricon Baylift Wheelchair Lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems," and number 404, "Platform lift installations."

NHTSA ID: 21V737000

Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

# of Units Affected: 510

Consequence Summary:

In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.

Corrective Action:

Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2021. Owners may contact the Ricon's Customer Service at (800) 322-2884, or email Ricons Recall Coordinator, at admin21e068@Wabtec.com or by locating the nearest Ricon servicing dealer using the locator on the Ricon website www.riconcorp.com. Owners may also contact MCI's customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-024.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 7.45

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May 18, 2021

(Campaign #: R21-009)

High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 D4000, 2017-2019 D4005, D4000ISTV, D4505, 2017-2020 D4500, J4500, 2018-2020 D45CRTLE, and 2018-2021 J3500 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

NHTSA ID: 21V364000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

# of Units Affected: 1,845

Consequence Summary:

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-009.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 69.14

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February 10, 2021

(Campaign #: R21-003)

Improperly Installed Power Cables

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018-2021 J4500 and 2018-2020 D45CRTLE vehicles. The power cables may have been improperly installed and routed in the vehicle battery compartment, which may result in chafing.

NHTSA ID: 21V063000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 1,229

Consequence Summary:

The power cables may chafe, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, correct the clearance for the power cables in the battery compartment, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-003.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 78.34

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