MCI 2011 MCI J4500 Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2011 MCI J4500
Brand
MCI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2011
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC is recalling certain 2011 MCI J4500 vehicles due to power train:axle assembly issues. REDUCED JOINT STRENGTH OF THE SPINDLE OF THE AXLE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 MCI J4500 MOTOR COACHES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR MC16 AND MC16 TYPE TAG AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BOLTS USED TO CONNECT THE AXLE HOUSING TO THE SPINDLE OF THE AXLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED, RESULTING IN POTENTIALLY COMPROMISED HARDNESS AND STRENGTH THAT, IN TURN, COULD LEAD TO REDUCED JOINT INTEGRITY.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
REDUCED JOINT STRENGTH OF THE SPINDLE OF THE AXLE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
ARVINMERITOR IS WORKING WITH MCI TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-248-435-1725 OR MCI CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-241-2947.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026