United StatesCertain Motor Coach Industries transit buses — models 102DL3, 102D3, MC12PTV, E4500, D4000, 102D3ISTV, D4500, J4500, D4000ISTV, D4005, D4505, and J3500 — are affected; they have incorrect front door lower curb view glazing material. The incorrect glazing fails to meet FMVSS 205 and may reduce driver visibility, increasing crash risk. MCI will replace the glass free of charge; owner letters were mailed February 4, 2026, and owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 (recall number 22-005).
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V853000; Manufacturer campaign 22-005
The hazard
The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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