2014 MCI D4000 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2014 MCI D4000
The 2014 MCI D4000 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Recalls for the 2014 MCI D4000
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2014 MCI D4000, potentially affecting up to 5,653 vehicles.
Recall 24V073000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
| 2,114 vehicles affected
Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014-2018 D4000, 2013-2019 D4005, 2013-2023 D4500, 2013-2020 D4505, and 2021-2024 D45CRT coaches equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift...
Consequence: Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: MCI will work with Ricon to replace the TWS kits, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2024. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 18V309000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 1,123 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the pipe develops a hole, during a regeneration cycle, hot exhaust gases may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V309000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 1,123 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the pipe develops a hole, during a regeneration cycle, hot exhaust gases may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 16V020000 — SEATS
| 607 vehicles affected
Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 J4500 coaches manufactured November 18, 2011, to July 10, 2015, 2011-2012 and 2014-2015 D4000 coaches manufactured manufactured September 24, 2010, to September 5, 2015, 2011-2013 and 2015-2016 D4005 coaches manufactured January 17, 2011, to November 23, 2015, 2012-2014 and 2016 D4000ISTV coaches manufactured July 18, 2012, to December...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect the seats and determined if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2016. Owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 14V370000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 686 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the headlights turn off while the vehicle is in operation, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 MCI D4000
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 MCI D4000.
Safety Rating for the 2014 MCI D4000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 MCI D4000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 MCI D4000
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 MCI D4000
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2014 MCI D4000.
Investigation RQ17007 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Closed
Opened:
Exhaust Bellows Pipe Fracture Recall
Other Model Years of the MCI D4000
- 2009 MCI D4000 — 0 complaints
- 2010 MCI D4000 — 0 complaints
- 2011 MCI D4000 — 0 complaints
- 2012 MCI D4000 — 0 complaints
- 2013 MCI D4000 — 0 complaints
- 2014 MCI D4000 (current)
- 2015 MCI D4000 — 0 complaints
- 2016 MCI D4000 — 0 complaints
- 2017 MCI D4000 — 0 complaints
- 2018 MCI D4000 — 0 complaints
- 2019 MCI D4000 — 0 complaints
Other MCI Models
- MCI 102D3 — 10 total complaints
- MCI J4500 — 4 total complaints
- MCI 102DL3 — 2 total complaints
- MCI D4500 — 2 total complaints
- MCI E4500 — 2 total complaints
- MCI MC12 — 2 total complaints
- MCI D4500/102DL3 — 1 total complaint
- MCI D4505 — 1 total complaint