Mci Recall 25V853000: Visibility, Glass, Side/rear
NHTSA recall 25V853000 · announced December 10, 2025 · filed by Motor Coach Industries, Inc · 15,454 units affected
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1988 Mci 102d3
- 1989 Mci 102d3
- 1990 Mci 102d3
- 1991 Mci 102d3
- 1992 Mci 102d3
- 1993 Mci 102d3
- 1994 Mci 102d3
- 1995 Mci 102d3
- 1996 Mci 102d3
- 1997 Mci 102d3
- 1998 Mci 102d3
- 1999 Mci 102d3
- 2000 Mci 102d3
- 2001 Mci 102d3
- 2000 Mci 102d3istv
- 2001 Mci 102d3istv
- 1988 Mci 102dl3
- 1989 Mci 102dl3
- 1990 Mci 102dl3
- 1991 Mci 102dl3
- 1992 Mci 102dl3
- 1993 Mci 102dl3
- 1994 Mci 102dl3
- 1995 Mci 102dl3
- 1996 Mci 102dl3
- 1997 Mci 102dl3
- 1998 Mci 102dl3
- 1999 Mci 102dl3
- 2000 Mci 102dl3
- 2001 Mci 102dl3
- 2000 Mci D4000
- 2001 Mci D4000
- 2002 Mci D4000
- 2003 Mci D4000
- 2004 Mci D4000
- 2005 Mci D4000
- 2006 Mci D4000
- 2007 Mci D4000
- 2001 Mci D4000istv
- 2002 Mci D4000istv
- 2003 Mci D4000istv
- 2004 Mci D4000istv
- 2005 Mci D4000istv
- 2006 Mci D4000istv
- 2007 Mci D4000istv
- 2008 Mci D4000istv
- 2009 Mci D4000istv
- 2010 Mci D4000istv
- 2011 Mci D4000istv
- 2012 Mci D4000istv
- 2013 Mci D4000istv
- 2014 Mci D4000istv
- 2015 Mci D4000istv
- 2016 Mci D4000istv
- 2017 Mci D4000istv
- 2018 Mci D4000istv
- 2019 Mci D4000istv
- 2020 Mci D4000istv
- 2021 Mci D4000istv
- 2022 Mci D4000istv
- 2005 Mci D4005
- 2006 Mci D4005
- 2007 Mci D4005
- 2008 Mci D4005
- 2009 Mci D4005
- 2010 Mci D4005
- 2011 Mci D4005
- 2012 Mci D4005
- 2013 Mci D4005
- 2014 Mci D4005
- 2015 Mci D4005
- 2016 Mci D4005
- 2017 Mci D4005
- 2018 Mci D4005
- 2019 Mci D4005
- 2020 Mci D4005
- 2021 Mci D4005
- 2001 Mci D4500
- 2002 Mci D4500
- 2003 Mci D4500
- 2004 Mci D4500
- 2005 Mci D4500
- 2006 Mci D4500
- 2007 Mci D4500
- 2008 Mci D4500
- 2009 Mci D4500
- 2010 Mci D4500
- 2011 Mci D4500
- 2012 Mci D4500
- 2013 Mci D4500
- 2014 Mci D4500
- 2015 Mci D4500
- 2016 Mci D4500
- 2017 Mci D4500
- 2018 Mci D4500
- 2019 Mci D4500
- 2020 Mci D4500
- 2005 Mci D4505
- 2006 Mci D4505
- 2007 Mci D4505
- 2008 Mci D4505
- 2009 Mci D4505
- 2010 Mci D4505
- 2011 Mci D4505
- 2012 Mci D4505
- 2013 Mci D4505
- 2014 Mci D4505
- 2015 Mci D4505
- 2016 Mci D4505
- 2017 Mci D4505
- 2018 Mci D4505
- 2019 Mci D4505
- 2020 Mci D4505
- 2021 Mci D4505
- 2022 Mci D4505
- 1998 Mci E4500
- 1999 Mci E4500
- 2000 Mci E4500
- 2001 Mci E4500
- 2002 Mci E4500
- 2003 Mci E4500
- 2004 Mci E4500
- 2005 Mci E4500
- 2006 Mci E4500
- 2007 Mci E4500
- 2008 Mci E4500
- 2009 Mci E4500
- 2010 Mci E4500
- 2011 Mci E4500
- 2012 Mci E4500
- 2013 Mci E4500
- 2018 Mci J3500
- 2019 Mci J3500
- 2020 Mci J3500
- 2021 Mci J3500
- 2022 Mci J3500
- 2001 Mci J4500
- 2002 Mci J4500
- 2003 Mci J4500
- 2004 Mci J4500
- 2005 Mci J4500
- 2006 Mci J4500
- 2007 Mci J4500
- 2008 Mci J4500
- 2009 Mci J4500
- 2010 Mci J4500
- 2011 Mci J4500
- 2012 Mci J4500
- 2013 Mci J4500
- 2014 Mci J4500
- 2015 Mci J4500
- 2016 Mci J4500
- 2017 Mci J4500
- 2018 Mci J4500
- 2019 Mci J4500
- 2020 Mci J4500
- 2021 Mci J4500
- 1995 Mci Mc12ptv
- 1996 Mci Mc12ptv
- 1997 Mci Mc12ptv
- 1998 Mci Mc12ptv
- 1999 Mci Mc12ptv
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.