Motor Coach Industries, Inc: Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear (1988 MCI 102D3, 1988 MCI 102DL3, 1989 MCI 102D3…)
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- Company / brand
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc
- Product
- 1988 MCI 102D3; 1988 MCI 102DL3; 1989 MCI 102D3; 1989 MCI 102DL3; 1990 MCI 102D3; 1990 MCI 102DL3; 1991 MCI 102D3; 1991 MCI 102DL3; 1992 MCI 102D3; 1992 MCI 102DL3; 1993 MCI 102D3; 1993 MCI 102DL3; 1994 MCI 102D3; 1994 MCI 102DL3; 1995 MCI 102D3; 1995 MCI 102DL3; 1995 MCI MC12PTV; 1996 MCI 102D3; 1996 MCI 102DL3; 1996 MCI MC12PTV; 1997 MCI 102D3; 1997 MCI 102DL3; 1997 MCI MC12PTV; 1998 MCI 102D3; 1998 MCI 102DL3; 1998 MCI E4500; 1998 MCI MC12PTV; 1999 MCI 102D3; 1999 MCI 102DL3; 1999 MCI E4500; 1999 MCI MC12PTV; 2000 MCI 102D3; 2000 MCI 102D3ISTV; 2000 MCI 102DL3; 2000 MCI D4000; 2000 MCI E4500; 2001 MCI 102D3; 2001 MCI 102D3ISTV; 2001 MCI 102DL3; 2001 MCI D4000; 2001 MCI D4000ISTV; 2001 MCI D4500; 2001 MCI E4500; 2001 MCI J4500; 2002 MCI D4000; 2002 MCI D4000ISTV; 2002 MCI D4500; 2002 MCI E4500; 2002 MCI J4500; 2003 MCI D4000
- Reason / hazard
- The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- What to do (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.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially 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."
- Component
- VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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