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2014 MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES J4500

Bus • BUS • 3 inspections

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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View full inspection history (3 inspections across 2 carriers)

Cross-carrier inspection timeline — each row is an FMCSA roadside inspection under that carrier's USDOT on that date (not title/ownership).

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Inspections
3
Carriers
2
Open recalls
0
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
2MG3JMBA5EW066734
Model Year
2014
Make
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES
Model
J4500
Series
J Series
Manufacturer
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED
WMI
2MG

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
ISX 11.9/ 12
Engine Manufacturer
CUM
Cylinders
6
Displacement
12 L
Horsepower
385
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Body Class
Bus
Vehicle Type
BUS

Manufacturing

Plant State
MANITOBA
Plant Country
CANADA
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 2, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Air

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (3)
Bus Type
Transit Bus
Other Bus Info
Passenger Bus
Other Engine Info
11.9L & 12L, horsepower: 310, 320, 330, 350, 385, 400, 425, 450, 500

Carriers on FMCSA inspections

Distinct USDOT numbers that appear on roadside inspection tickets for this VIN. Dates are first/last inspection under each carrier — not registration or title.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
SE REEDS TRUCKING LLC 2802349 Dec 19, 2023 Dec 19, 2023 1
BADGER COACHES INC 46328 Jul 9, 2025 Aug 19, 2025 2

Plates observed

WI · 27748Z

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

2MG3JMBA0EW066639 2MG3JMBA0EW066656 2MG3JMBA0EW066673 2MG3JMBA0EW066687 2MG3JMBA0EW066690 2MG3JMBA0EW066768 2MG3JMBA0EW066785 2MG3JMBA0EW066799

Roadside inspections (3)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
85561351 Aug 19, 2025 BADGER COACHES INC 0
85194805 Jul 9, 2025 BADGER COACHES INC 0
80426874 Dec 19, 2023 SE REEDS TRUCKING LLC 0

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 3 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Dec 19, 2023. Most recent inspection: Aug 19, 2025 by BADGER COACHES INC.

Date Carrier Violations
Aug 19, 2025 BADGER COACHES INC 0
Jul 9, 2025 BADGER COACHES INC 0
Dec 19, 2023 SE REEDS TRUCKING LLC ← carrier change 0

Operator changes (inspection records)

When consecutive FMCSA inspections list different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. Common after fleet transfers; can also reflect data-entry errors on rare tickets.

How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.

Approximate date From carrier To carrier
Between Dec 19, 2023 and Jul 9, 2025 SE REEDS TRUCKING LLC BADGER COACHES INC

We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 3 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
FMCSA inspection records list 2 different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. That usually means the truck was inspected under more than one fleet (sale, lease, dealer transport, or reassignment). It can also happen if an inspector mistyped a digit on a ticket — open individual inspection rows to verify dates and carriers. These rows are inspection operators, not title holders.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
No out-of-service events are recorded for this VIN in the inspections shown. That said, individual violations may still have been cited without rising to an OOS order — open the inspection detail page to see the full violation list.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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