NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 MCI D4505 Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 MCI D4505 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized MCI dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 MCI D4505. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 MCI D4505 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 MCI D4505, describing incidents dated May 3, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10991515 · Filed
WHILE CHANGING LANES AT FREEWAY SPEED TO GO AROUND A SLOW MOVING VEHICLE, THE "COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM" SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. I WAS LUCKY TO NOT LOSE CONTROL OF THE BUS! THESE SYSTEMS THAT SENSE SUPPOSED DANGER AND TRY TO DO THE DRIVING FOR YOU ARE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AND NEED TO BE BANNED!
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 MCI D4505 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE17-008: Tailpipe seperation resulting in fire
Closed August 21, 2018
Incorrect Front Door Glaze Material/FMVSS 205
NHTSA #25V853000 · Structure — Body — Door · NHTSA notice
Reported December 10, 2025 · Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Potentially affected: 15,454 vehicles
Repair completion: 0.03% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 22-005 · Owners notified February 4, 2026
Defect description
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 102DL3, 102D3, MC12PTV, E4500, D4000, 102D3ISTV, D4500, J4500, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4505, and J3500 transit buses. Please refer to MCI's recall report for specific model year information. The front door lower curb view glazing material is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Safety consequence
The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
MCI will replace the glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2026. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 22-005.
Lift Threshold Warning Lights Insufficient
NHTSA #24V073000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility — Wheelchair Lift/Ramp · NHTSA notice
Reported February 7, 2024 · Motor Coach Industries
Potentially affected: 2,114 vehicles
Repair completion: 24.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 21, 2024
Defect description
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 Systems."
Safety consequence
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Circuit Board in Battery Compartment May Fail
NHTSA #21V748000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported September 24, 2021 · Motor Coach Industries
Potentially affected: 2,455 vehicles
Repair completion: 89.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign R21-010 · Owners notified November 24, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
MDP circuit board failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
NHTSA #21V364000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Fuel Injection System — Fuel Rail · NHTSA notice
Reported May 18, 2021 · Motor Coach Industries
Potentially affected: 1,845 vehicles
Repair completion: 70.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign R21-009 · Owners notified June 28, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat Belts Do Not Extend/FMVSS 208, 209
NHTSA #20V242000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice
Reported April 29, 2020 · Motor Coach Industries
Potentially affected: 641 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign SB 482 · Owners notified January 13, 2021
Defect description
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2015-2016 D4000, 2015-2020 D4500 and D4505, 2016-2020 J4500, 2018 J3500, and 2017 D4005 buses. The seat belts may not extend from the retracted position, rendering the seat belt unusable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety consequence
Inability to use the seat belt may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
MCI will notify the affected owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification June 26, 2020. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 482.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other MCI D4505 model years
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