1990-2022 Mci 102D3, Mci 102d3istv and others recall: glass, side/rear

Motor Coach Industries, Inc reported this safety recall on December 10, 2025. It covers about 15,454 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 15,454
reported: Dec 10, 2025
owners notified: Feb 4, 2026
related complaints: 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

Affected vehicles

Mci 102D3 1990-2001 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Mci 102d3istv 2000-2001 2000 2001
Mci 102DL3 1990-2001 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Mci D4000 2000-2007 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Mci D4000istv 2001-2022 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Mci D4005 2005-2021 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Mci D4500 2001-2020 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Mci D4505 2005-2022 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Mci E4500 1998-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Mci J3500 2018-2022 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Mci J4500 2001-2021 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Mci MC12PTV 1995-1999 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about visibility problems.

Questions about recall 25V853000

Is there a recall on the 1990-2022 Mci 102D3, Mci 102d3istv and others glass, side/rear?

Yes. Recall 25V853000, reported on December 10, 2025, covers about 15,454 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V853000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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