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Recalls 1
Visibility: glass, side/rear
- 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."
- Risk
- The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 25V853000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Mci J3500 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin is to provide instructions for clearing DTC 1067 FMI 7 (Pressure Sensor Not Calibrated) and...
- This TSIB provides information to provide a software update
- This TSIB is to inform customers the recommended steering axle cleaning/greasing instructions to prevent...
- Instructions for relocating the idler pulley and adding a longer belt to improve reliability.
- Instructions outlining the steps to replace the existing harness with mini fuses to a more robust design...
- Information to owners showing the proper procedure for checking the oil level in a BITZER HVAC compressor.
- Service Bulletin issued to relocate the alternator belt idler pulley and change the belt layout for...
- Instruction to Service ITS60877 provides instructions to relocate an impact sensor in baggage bay to...
- Instructions to improve sealing in the front junction box.
- Instructions to check and replace, as needed, certain tag-axle air spring brackets that may have had an...
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Is the 2022 Mci J3500 reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2022 Mci J3500 have?
1 recall, covering visibility.
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