Recall 25V853000: 2001–2021 MCI J4500 and 6 other models
- Report received
- Dec 10, 2025
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc
- Potentially affected
- 15,454vehicles
- Model years
- 1988–2022
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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."
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1988 MCI 102D30 complaints
- 1989 MCI 102D30 complaints
- 1990 MCI 102D30 complaints
- 1991 MCI 102D30 complaints
- 1992 MCI 102D30 complaints
- 1993 MCI 102D30 complaints
- 1994 MCI 102D30 complaints
- 1995 MCI 102D30 complaints
- 1996 MCI 102D30 complaints
- 1997 MCI 102D31 complaints
- 1998 MCI 102D31 complaints
- 1999 MCI 102D30 complaints
- 2000 MCI 102D30 complaints
- 2001 MCI 102D30 complaints
- 1988 MCI 102DL30 complaints
- 1989 MCI 102DL30 complaints
- 1990 MCI 102DL30 complaints
- 1991 MCI 102DL30 complaints
- 1992 MCI 102DL30 complaints
- 1993 MCI 102DL30 complaints
- 1994 MCI 102DL30 complaints
- 1995 MCI 102DL30 complaints
- 1996 MCI 102DL30 complaints
- 1997 MCI 102DL31 complaints
- 1998 MCI 102DL30 complaints
- 1999 MCI 102DL30 complaints
- 2000 MCI 102DL31 complaints
- 2001 MCI 102DL30 complaints
- 2001 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2002 MCI D45001 complaints
- 2003 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2004 MCI D45001 complaints
- 2005 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2006 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2007 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2008 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2009 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2010 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2011 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2012 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2013 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2014 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2015 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2016 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2017 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2018 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2019 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2020 MCI D45000 complaints
- 2005 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2006 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2007 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2008 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2009 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2010 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2011 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2012 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2013 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2014 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2015 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2016 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2017 MCI D45051 complaints
- 2018 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2019 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2020 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2021 MCI D45050 complaints
- 2022 MCI D45050 complaints
- 1998 MCI E45000 complaints
- 1999 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2000 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2001 MCI E45001 complaints
- 2002 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2003 MCI E45001 complaints
- 2004 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2005 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2006 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2007 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2008 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2009 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2010 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2011 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2012 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2013 MCI E45000 complaints
- 2001 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2002 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2003 MCI J45001 complaints
- 2004 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2005 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2006 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2007 MCI J45001 complaints
- 2008 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2009 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2010 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2011 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2012 MCI J45001 complaints
- 2013 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2014 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2015 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2016 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2017 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2018 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2019 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2020 MCI J45000 complaints
- 2021 MCI J45000 complaints
- 1995 MCI MC120 complaints
- 1996 MCI MC120 complaints
- 1997 MCI MC120 complaints
- 1998 MCI MC120 complaints
- 1999 MCI MC120 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.