1988–2022 MCI 102D3, MCI 102D3ISTV, MCI 102DL3 +more: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 25V853000 · 15K units potentially affected · filed Dec 10, 2025
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V853000
- Manufacturer no.
- 22-005
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Units affected
- 15,454
- Report received
- Dec 10, 2025
- Owner letters
- Feb 4, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- MCI 102D3 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
- MCI 102D3ISTV 2000, 2001
- MCI 102DL3 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
- MCI D4000 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
- MCI D4000ISTV 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- MCI D4005 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- MCI D4500 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- MCI D4505 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- MCI E4500 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- MCI J3500 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- MCI J4500 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- MCI MC12PTV 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999