repaired · 2015 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
2004 Mci G4500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2004 Mci G4500. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-498 the manufacturer reports only 35% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Mci G4500 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2004 Mci G4500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Body: door
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE WHEELCHAIR DOOR SLIDING OPEN WITHOUT FURTHER WARNING AND EXPOSE PASSENGERS TO THE RISK OF FALLING FROM THE COACH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS…
no report yet
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. IF THE TAG AXLE SWING ARM CRACKS AND REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE CRACKS CAN SPREAD AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A PARTIAL OR TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE TAG AXLE ASSEMBLY…
no report yet
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Risk. THIS CAN ALLOW ADDITIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE IN DRY STEER APPLICATIONS AND AT THE EXTREME OUTWARD STEERING POSITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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no report yet
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. IF THE TAG AXLE SWING ARM CRACKS AND REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE CRACKS CAN SPREAD AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A PARTIAL OR TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE TAG AXLE ASSEMBLY…
no report yet
Engine: diesel
Risk. A FIRE CAN RESULT SHOULD THE TURBOCHARGER FAIL.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mci.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other G4500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G4500 median. How we score
'00'01'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Mci G4500, and the recalls they led to.
- STEERING BOX MOUNTING BRACKET CRACKLed to recall 07V-096
- WHEEL CHAIR DOOR BECOMES UNLATCHEDLed to recall 09V-345
- FAILED TAG AXLE SWING ARMSLed to recall 06V-458
Own a 2004 G4500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.