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1988–2001 MCI 102D3, 2000–2001 MCI 102D3ISTV, 1988–2001 MCI 102DL3 and 9 other models Recall: Please refer to MCI's recall report for specific model year information

NHTSA campaign 25V853000 · Visibility · filed Dec 10, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
15K
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Feb 4, 2026

The defect

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."

The risk

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

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The fix — what to do

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.

Affected vehicles

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V853000 (manufacturer number 22-005). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.