NHTSASTRUCTURE
Motor Coach Industries, Inc - Incorrect Front Door Glaze Material/FMVSS 205
Published: December 10, 2025Recall ID: 25V853000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Incorrect Front Door Glaze Material/FMVSS 205
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Front Door Glaze Material/FMVSS 205 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V853000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V853000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Motor Coach Industries, Inc |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 22-005 |
| Potentially affected | 15454 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |