2006 MCI E4500C — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2006 MCI E4500C
The 2006 MCI E4500C has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR.
Recalls for the 2006 MCI E4500C
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 MCI E4500C, potentially affecting up to 11,103 vehicles.
Recall 13V498000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 10,016 vehicles affected
Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 D, E, G and J series coaches manufactured January 2000 through June 2011 and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed...
Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is MCI service bulletin 401.
View full details →Recall 10V373000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 1,087 vehicles affected
Defect: MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 E4500, MODEL YEAR 2002-2006 E4500C, MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 J4500, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 J4500C MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH SE-GI PASSENGER WINDOWS. THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE WINDOW GLASS AND THE ALUMINUM WINDOW FRAME ON THE AFFECTED COACHES MAY DEGRADE.
Consequence: IF THE WINDOW GLASS BECOMES PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY DEBONDED FROM ITS FRAME, THE WINDOW GLASS MAY DETACH AND FALL FROM THE COACH AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, TEST, AND REPAIR, AS NECESSARY, THE SE-GI WINDOW ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 MCI E4500C
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 MCI E4500C.
Safety Rating for the 2006 MCI E4500C
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 MCI E4500C in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 MCI E4500C
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 MCI E4500C
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2006 MCI E4500C.
Investigation EA12007 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Closed
Opened:
MCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop Failures
Other Model Years of the MCI E4500C
- 2001 MCI E4500C — 0 complaints
- 2002 MCI E4500C — 0 complaints
- 2003 MCI E4500C — 0 complaints
- 2004 MCI E4500C — 0 complaints
- 2005 MCI E4500C — 0 complaints
- 2006 MCI E4500C (current)
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