2019 MCI D4500: common problems
The maker issued 23 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 23
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin is to provide instructions for clearing DTC 1067 FMI 7 (Pressure Sensor Not Calibrated) and…
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…
- This bulletin introduces an optional product improvement to the A/C compressor drive system for coaches…
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…
- Instructions for LV Battery Replacement Procedure (Vanner Equipped coaches)
- 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.
- This TSIB is to inform customers the recommended steering axle cleaning/greasing instructions to prevent…
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…
- Information to owners showing the proper procedure for checking the oil level in a BITZER HVAC compressor
- Instructions to change the refrigerant compressor pulley from a single groove to a double groove to…
- Technical Service Information Bulletin describing the replacement of seating backrest attachment hardware…
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.
- This Technical Instruction is a description of the inspections and cleaning procedures being recommended…
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…
- This Technical Instruction describes how to upgrade the Delco alternator indicator lamp ring terminal
- This Technical Service Information Bulletin is a supplemental reminder to all MCI owners/operators of…
This Technical Service Information Bulletin is a supplemental reminder to all MCI owners/operators of vehicles which are affected by the Cummins Equipment Recall 21E-099 and MCI Vehicle recall 21V-971.
- This Instruction to Service (ITS) is a description of the inspections being recommedned by MCI due to the…
This Instruction to Service (ITS) is a description of the inspections being recommedned by MCI due to the parts shortages which are impacting the repair instructions associated with NHTSA Recall 21V-748. These are the…
NHTSA lists 23 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 MCI D4500?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 23 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 MCI D4500?
NHTSA lists 23 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 MCI D4500 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.