Mci recall: Structure
What is 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."
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mci 102D3 1988–2001
- Mci 102D3Istv 2000–2001
- Mci 102Dl3 1988–2001
- Mci D4000 2000–2007
- Mci D4000Istv 2001–2022
- Mci D4005 2005–2021
- Mci D4500 2001–2020
- Mci D4505 2005–2022
- Mci E4500 1998–2013
- Mci J3500 2018–2022
- Mci J4500 2001–2021
- Mci Mc12Ptv 1995–1999
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V853000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 10, 2025
- Owners notified
- Feb 4, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 15,454
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body › Door; Visibility › Glass, side/rear
- Maker's own recall number
- 22-005
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 205
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mci recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Feb 7, 2024
- Mci recall: Fuel system, diesel Dec 15, 2021
- Mci recall: Electrical system Sep 24, 2021
- Mci recall: Fuel system, diesel May 18, 2021
- Mci recall: Electrical system Jun 12, 2020
- Mci recall: Seat belts Apr 29, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.