2001-2022 MCI D4000ISTV, 2001-2021 MCI J4500, 2001-2020 MCI D4500 and 9 more models recall: Incorrect Front Door Glaze Material/FMVSS 205
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 10, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
- What's 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."
- The risk
The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
15,454 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2001-2022 MCI D4000ISTV, 2001-2021 MCI J4500, 2001-2020 MCI D4500, 2005-2022 MCI D4505, 2005-2021 MCI D4005, 1998-2013 MCI E4500 and 6 more models.
- Compared with
Motor Coach Industries, Inc has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 4 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
23 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 8, 2025 2025-2026 MCI J4500, 2025 MCI D4520, 2025 MCI D45CRT and 2 more models recall: Incorrect Location for Emergency Exit Label/FMVSS 217 (agency record)
- Feb. 7, 2024 2013-2023 MCI D4500, 2013-2020 MCI D4505, 2013-2019 MCI D4005 and 2 more models recall: Lift Threshold Warning Lights Insufficient (agency record)
- April 5, 2023 2019-2021 MCI D45CRTLE, 2019-2021 MCI J3500, 2019-2021 MCI J4500 recall: Loaded Bike Rack Obstructs Rear Lighting/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- Dec. 15, 2021 2019-2022 MCI D4000 Istv, 2019-2022 MCI D4500, 2020-2022 MCI D45CRTLE and 5 more models recall: Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak Fuel (agency record)
- Sept. 24, 2021 2017-2021 MCI J4500, 2018-2021 MCI D45 CRT LE, 2017-2020 MCI D4500 and 6 more models recall: Circuit Board in Battery Compartment May Fail (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- MCI 102D3 1988-2001
- MCI 102D3ISTV 2000-2001
- MCI 102DL3 1988-2001
- MCI D4000 2000-2007
- MCI D4000ISTV 2001-2022
- MCI D4005 2005-2021
- MCI D4500 2001-2020
- MCI D4505 2005-2022
- MCI E4500 1998-2013
- MCI J3500 2018-2022
- MCI J4500 2001-2021
- MCI MC12PTV 1995-1999
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V853000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Motor Coach Industries, Inc |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 10, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 15,454 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 22-005 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record