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2025 MCI D4520, 2025 MCI D45CRT, 2025 MCI D45CRTLE and 2 other models Recall: Emergency exit label may be placed in the incorrect location

NHTSA campaign 25V457000 · Equipment · filed Jul 8, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
321
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Aug 6, 2025

The defect

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2025 D4520, D45CRTLE, D45CRT, J3500, and 2025-2026 J4500 buses. The emergency exit label may be placed in the incorrect location. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

The risk

Incorrectly located labels may prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

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The fix — what to do

MCI will install or mail labels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2025. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Affected vehicles

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V457000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.