2019 Mci D4000 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2020-06-12 · campaign 20V352000 · 1,067 vehicles
Defect: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018-2020 D4000, D4005, D4500, D4505 and D45CRTLE buses manufactured with electric cooling fans (E-fan) for the radiator and charge air cooler, Borg Warner 55SI model dual alternator configuration (with a sense stud and wire), and Parker Vansco Multiplexing Module (VMM) Multiplex system. A build-up of debris, corrosion, and/or water flow could cause a high resistance path to ground for the sense stud on the back of the alternator and cause the a
Risk: If the engine shuts down or loses power while the vehicle is in motion, this may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: MCI will notify the affected owners, and dealers will install a new application code in the Parker VMM multiplex modules increasing the overvoltage threshold limit, free of charge. The recall began July 23, 2020. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 479.
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-08-11 · TSIB 26-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin is to provide instructions for clearing dtc 1067 fmi 7 (pressure sensor not calibrated) and fmi 11 (primary and secondary circuit pressure sensor (ps1/ps2) plausibility error - bs pressure), when required to prevent the loss of adaptive cruise control functionality and the illuminatio
Engine 2026-06-11 · TSIB 26-05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin introduces an optional product improvement to the a/c compressor drive system for coaches equipped with a cummins x12. the improved pulley system is available for customers who wish to reduce noise and vibration characteristics and may be installed at the customer’s discretion.
Electrical System 2026-05-06 · TSIB 26-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsib provides information to provide a software update. some coaches using mcc hvac eco-tempo ecu # 07-10-009 software t35-1581 / v1.04 may be experiencing random fault codes due to mcc software errors.
Unknown Or Other 2024-11-05 · TSIB 24-03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information to owners showing the proper procedure for checking the oil level in a bitzer hvac compressor.
Seats 2022-05-03 · TSIB 22-03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service information bulletin describing the replacement of seating backrest attachment hardware with the addition of a mechanical lock nut on specifically equipped buses manufactured prior to model year 2020.
Equipment 2022-04-01 · ITS60421 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical instruction is a description of the inspections and cleaning procedures being recommended by mci due to the parts shortages which are impacting the repair inspections associated with nhtsa recall 21v-748. these are the same instructions as outlined in the previously submitted technica
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.