1998 MCI 102D3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 MCI 102D3
The 1998 MCI 102D3 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 11 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (1 complaint), Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint), and Visibilitywiper (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 MCI 102D3
NHTSA has recorded 11 recalls for the 1998 MCI 102D3, potentially affecting up to 127,645 vehicles.
Recall 25V853000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 15,454 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Recall 25V853000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 15,454 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Recall 25V853000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 15,454 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Recall 25V853000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 15,454 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Recall 25V853000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 15,454 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Recall 25V853000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 15,454 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Recall 25V853000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 15,454 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Recall 25V853000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 15,454 vehicles affected
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...
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.
View full details →Recall 06V481000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 1,617 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE BOOST CONNECTOR HOUSING CAN FAIL OVER TIME, EXPOSING THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE TERMINALS.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE GROUNDING OF AN UNPROTECTED CIRCUIT AND COULD LEAD TO A THERMAL EVENT IF NOT CORRECTED.
Remedy: CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED TO REMOVE THE BOOST CONNECTOR AND DISCARD IT. CUSTOMERS WILL BE OFFERED A NEW DESIGN BOOST CONNECTOR AS AN ALTERNATIVE AT NO COST. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.
View full details →Recall 00V232010 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 1,849 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
View full details →Recall 98V098000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 547 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL CHAIR LIFTS. AN INSTRUCTION LABEL IDENTIFYING THE LOCATION OF THE EMERGENCY EXIT WAS OMITTED FROM THE WHEEL CHAIR SEATING POSITION LOCATED ON THE CURB SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR OTHER EMERGENCY, PASSENGERS LOCATED IN THIS SEATING POSITION WILL NOT HAVE THE INFORMATION TO FIND PROPER ACCESS TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 MCI 102D3
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 MCI 102D3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
A BUS COMPANY, POCONO TRANSIT SERVICE AND TOURS, AKA POCONO PROGRESSIVE, LLC OPERATES WITH TOTAL DISREGARD FOR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SAFETY. THE COMPANY IS LOCATED AT 46S 20TH ST. IVINGTON, NJ07111. THEY KEEP THE BUSES REGISTERED IN PA. TO AVOID NJ INSPECTIONS. THEY FALSIFY ALL MAINTENANCE REPORTS. ONE BUS HAS GONE THROUGH PA INSPECTIONS AT LEAST 3 TIMES WITH HALF DRIVERS MIRROR MISSING. MIRRORS HELD IN BY TAPE, USED PARTS USED IN BRAKES,WHICH RARELY ARE ADJUSTED PROPERLY. THEY PUT DECENT TIRES ON BUS TO GET THROUGH INSPECTION, THEN TAKE OFF. INTERIOR LIGHTS INOP.VENTILATION SYSTEMS DON'T WORK. DRIVERS WINDOWS FOG UP AND GET ICED UP CONSTANTLY. MOST OF THE TIME WIPERS HAVE TO BE JUMPSTARTED TO WORK AT ALL.DRIVERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FILL OUT DEFECT REPORTS.DOORS HAVE TO BE LOCKED SHUT WITH PASSENGERS IN THEM, CREATING HORRIBLY UNSAFE CONDITIONS. OWNER TAKES 5-7,000 PER WEEK IN CASH OUT OF BUSINESS.THEY AVOID BEING TAKEN OFF THE ROAD BY HAVING REG. IN PA WHILE OPERATING OUT OF NJ.. SEND BUSES OUT WITH NO INSURANCE, DRIVERS ARE FIRED IF THEY COMPLAIN. ENGINE RETARDERS DISCONNECTED. ONE DAY THEY WILL HAVE A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AND KILL SOMEONE. *TR
A BUS COMPANY, POCONO TRANSIT SERVICE AND TOURS, AKA POCONO PROGRESSIVE, LLC OPERATES WITH TOTAL DISREGARD FOR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SAFETY. THE COMPANY IS LOCATED AT 46S 20TH ST. IVINGTON, NJ07111. THEY KEEP THE BUSES REGISTERED IN PA. TO AVOID NJ INSPECTIONS. THEY FALSIFY ALL MAINTENANCE REPORTS. ONE BUS HAS GONE THROUGH PA INSPECTIONS AT LEAST 3 TIMES WITH HALF DRIVERS MIRROR MISSING. MIRRORS HELD IN BY TAPE, USED PARTS USED IN BRAKES,WHICH RARELY ARE ADJUSTED PROPERLY. THEY PUT DECENT TIRES ON BUS TO GET THROUGH INSPECTION, THEN TAKE OFF. INTERIOR LIGHTS INOP.VENTILATION SYSTEMS DON'T WORK. DRIVERS WINDOWS FOG UP AND GET ICED UP CONSTANTLY. MOST OF THE TIME WIPERS HAVE TO BE JUMPSTARTED TO WORK AT ALL.DRIVERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FILL OUT DEFECT REPORTS.DOORS HAVE TO BE LOCKED SHUT WITH PASSENGERS IN THEM, CREATING HORRIBLY UNSAFE CONDITIONS. OWNER TAKES 5-7,000 PER WEEK IN CASH OUT OF BUSINESS.THEY AVOID BEING TAKEN OFF THE ROAD BY HAVING REG. IN PA WHILE OPERATING OUT OF NJ.. SEND BUSES OUT WITH NO INSURANCE, DRIVERS ARE FIRED IF THEY COMPLAIN. ENGINE RETARDERS DISCONNECTED. ONE DAY THEY WILL HAVE A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AND KILL SOMEONE. *TR
A BUS COMPANY, POCONO TRANSIT SERVICE AND TOURS, AKA POCONO PROGRESSIVE, LLC OPERATES WITH TOTAL DISREGARD FOR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SAFETY. THE COMPANY IS LOCATED AT 46S 20TH ST. IVINGTON, NJ07111. THEY KEEP THE BUSES REGISTERED IN PA. TO AVOID NJ INSPECTIONS. THEY FALSIFY ALL MAINTENANCE REPORTS. ONE BUS HAS GONE THROUGH PA INSPECTIONS AT LEAST 3 TIMES WITH HALF DRIVERS MIRROR MISSING. MIRRORS HELD IN BY TAPE, USED PARTS USED IN BRAKES,WHICH RARELY ARE ADJUSTED PROPERLY. THEY PUT DECENT TIRES ON BUS TO GET THROUGH INSPECTION, THEN TAKE OFF. INTERIOR LIGHTS INOP.VENTILATION SYSTEMS DON'T WORK. DRIVERS WINDOWS FOG UP AND GET ICED UP CONSTANTLY. MOST OF THE TIME WIPERS HAVE TO BE JUMPSTARTED TO WORK AT ALL.DRIVERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FILL OUT DEFECT REPORTS.DOORS HAVE TO BE LOCKED SHUT WITH PASSENGERS IN THEM, CREATING HORRIBLY UNSAFE CONDITIONS. OWNER TAKES 5-7,000 PER WEEK IN CASH OUT OF BUSINESS.THEY AVOID BEING TAKEN OFF THE ROAD BY HAVING REG. IN PA WHILE OPERATING OUT OF NJ.. SEND BUSES OUT WITH NO INSURANCE, DRIVERS ARE FIRED IF THEY COMPLAIN. ENGINE RETARDERS DISCONNECTED. ONE DAY THEY WILL HAVE A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AND KILL SOMEONE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1998 MCI 102D3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 MCI 102D3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 MCI 102D3
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 MCI 102D3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MCI 102D3
- 1993 MCI 102D3 — 0 complaints
- 1994 MCI 102D3 — 0 complaints
- 1995 MCI 102D3 — 0 complaints
- 1996 MCI 102D3 — 0 complaints
- 1997 MCI 102D3 — 7 complaints
- 1998 MCI 102D3 (current)
- 1999 MCI 102D3 — 0 complaints
- 2000 MCI 102D3 — 0 complaints
- 2001 MCI 102D3 — 0 complaints
- 2002 MCI 102D3 — 0 complaints
- 2003 MCI 102D3 — 0 complaints
Other MCI Models
- MCI J4500 — 4 total complaints
- MCI 102DL3 — 2 total complaints
- MCI D4500 — 2 total complaints
- MCI E4500 — 2 total complaints
- MCI MC12 — 2 total complaints
- MCI D4500/102DL3 — 1 total complaint
- MCI D4505 — 1 total complaint
- MCI RENAISSANCE — 1 total complaint