The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V853000·Announced 2025-12-10

MCI Transit Buses Recalled for Incorrect Front Door Glazing Material

Motor Coach Industries is recalling various transit bus models because the front door lower curb view glazing material is incorrect, which may reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (incorrect glazing) that reduces driver visibility and increases the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 102DL3, 102D3, MC12PTV, E4500, D4000, 102D3ISTV, D4500, J4500, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4505, and J3500 transit buses. The recall covers vehicles from model years 1988 through 2022, depending on the specific model. The defect involves the front door lower curb view glazing material, which is incorrect and fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."

The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. MCI will replace the glass free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 4, 2026.

Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 for more information. MCI's number for this recall is 22-005.

The recalled product

Product
MCI D4000ISTV, 102D3ISTV, MC12PTV, D4000
Brand
MCI
Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
15,454

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (12)

  • D4000ISTV
  • 102D3ISTV
  • MC12PTV
  • D4000
  • D4500
  • D4505
  • D4005
  • J4500
  • J3500
  • E4500
  • 102D3
  • 102DL3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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