NHTSA vehicle safety data

1998 MCI 102D3 Recalls & Complaints

The 1998 MCI 102D3 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized MCI dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 MCI 102D3. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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1998 MCI 102D3 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 MCI 102D3, describing incidents dated February 2, 2010.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10502224 · Filed March 10, 2013
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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1998 MCI 102D3 in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA12-007: MCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop Failures
Closed December 3, 2015
- Recall 14V-335
Preliminary Evaluation PE12-007: MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop Failures
Closed September 20, 2012

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Incorrect Front Door Glaze Material/FMVSS 205

NHTSA #25V853000 · Structure — Body — Door · NHTSA notice

Reported December 10, 2025 · Motor Coach Industries, Inc

Potentially affected: 15,454 vehicles

Repair completion: 0.03% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 22-005 · Owners notified February 4, 2026

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

The incorrect window glazing material may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

BOOST CONNECTOR

NHTSA #06V481000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice

Reported December 19, 2006 · MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC

Potentially affected: 1,617 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 274 · Owners notified January 2, 2007 · Vehicles built August 26, 1997 – June 7, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE BOOST CONNECTOR HOUSING CAN FAIL OVER TIME, EXPOSING THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE TERMINALS.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE GROUNDING OF AN UNPROTECTED CIRCUIT AND COULD LEAD TO A THERMAL EVENT IF NOT CORRECTED.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

MCI RECALL NO. 274.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

MCI/ABS ECU

NHTSA #00V232010 · Service Brakes, Air — Antilock · NHTSA notice

Reported September 6, 2000 · MOTOR COACH IND., INC.

Potentially affected: 1,849 vehicles

Owners notified September 25, 2000 · Vehicles built August 10, 1998 – August 25, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

MCI/EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL

NHTSA #98V098000 · Unknown or Other · NHTSA notice

Reported May 7, 1998 · MOTOR COACH IND., INC.

Potentially affected: 547 vehicles

Owners notified June 1, 1998

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JUNE 1, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-800-241-2947.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1998 MCI 102D3. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 MCI 102D3.

Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes; Visibility/Wiper

ODI #10502224

Incident: February 2, 2010 · Filed: March 10, 2013

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

Other MCI 102D3 model years

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