2022 Mci J3500 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Visibility:glass, Side/Rear 2025-12-10 · campaign 25V853000 · 15,454 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (11)
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
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.
Suspension 2026-02-09 · TSIB 26-04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsib is to inform customers the recommended steering axle cleaning/greasing instructions to prevent damage on axle components due to displacement of grease from the bearings, lubrication reduction and accelerate wear for coaches with independent front suspension.
Engine 2025-01-21 · ITS61191 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
instructions for relocating the idler pulley and adding a longer belt to improve reliability.
Electrical System 2025-01-09 · ITS61237 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
instructions outlining the steps to replace the existing harness with mini fuses to a more robust design and heavier duty fuses.
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.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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