Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V853000

Structure: body: door

Motor Coach Industries, Inc filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-12-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V853000

Structure: body: door

Component
Structure: body: door
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Vehicles affected
15,454
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-10
Owners notified
2026-02-04

Defect description

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 102DL3, 102D3, MC12PTV, E4500, D4000, 102D3ISTV, D4500, J4500, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4505, and J3500 transit buses. Please refer to MCI's recall report for specific model year information. The front door lower curb view glazing material is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Safety risk

The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MCI will replace the glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2026. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 22-005.

Scope of coverage

162 model years across 12 models.

ModelYears on record
MCI 102D32001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
MCI 102D3ISTV2001 2000
MCI 102DL32001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
MCI D40002007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
MCI D4000ISTV2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
MCI D40052021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
MCI D45002020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
MCI D45052022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
MCI E45002013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
MCI J35002022 2021 2020 2019 2018
MCI J45002021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
MCI MC12PTV1999 1998 1997 1996 1995

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.