Recall 19V027000: 2001–2015 MCI J4500 and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jan 7, 2019
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries
- Potentially affected
- 2,089vehicles
- Model years
- 1997–2015
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2001-2015 J4500 and 1997-2013 102EL3/E4500 coaches equipped with a hydraulic rear axle (tag axle) steering system. The axle's alignment and low hydraulic pressure in the steering system may cause the steering system to lock, causing a loss of steering control at highway speeds.
Possible consequence
Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MCI will inspect and repair axle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. MCI issued owners an interim notification on March 26, 2019. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 14, 2021. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 469.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1997 MCI E45000 complaints
- 1998 MCI E45000 complaints
- 1999 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2000 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2001 MCI E45001 complaints
- 2002 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2003 MCI E45001 complaints
- 2004 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2005 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2006 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2007 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2008 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2009 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2010 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2011 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2012 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2013 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2001 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2002 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2003 MCI J45001 complaints
- 2004 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2005 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2006 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2007 MCI J45001 complaints
- 2008 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2009 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2010 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2011 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2012 MCI J45001 complaints
- 2013 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2014 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2015 MCI J45000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.