NHTSA recall campaign
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What was wrong
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."
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
324 entriesMCI
- 102D319881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001
- 102D3ISTV20002001
- 102DL319881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001
- D400020002001200220032004200520062007
- D4000ISTV2001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
- D400520052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
- D450020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020
- D4505200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
- E45001998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013
- J350020182019202020212022
- J4500200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
- MC12PTV19951996199719981999