MCI — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-12-10

MCI buses, unspecified safety defect

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-10
Manufacturer	Motor Coach Industries, Inc
Models affected	102D3, 102D3ISTV, 102DL3, D4000, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4500, D4505, E4500, J3500, J4500, MC12PTV
Model year	1988-2001, 2000-2001, 1988-2001, 2000-2007, 2001-2022, 2005-2021, 2001-2020, 2005-2022, 1998-2013, 2018-2022, 2001-2021, 1995-1999
Units affected	15454
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."_x000D_ The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	STRUCTURE
Remedy	MCI will replace the glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is 22-005.
Recall number	25V853000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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