- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Mci 102D3 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Mci 102D3 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the acceleration & cruise control (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in December 2025 for the door. For comparison, the 1997 has 1 and the 1999 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 102D3 year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Mci 102D3 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 Mci 102D3 recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain motor coaches, the boost connector housing can fail over time, exposing the positive and negative terminals.
- The risk
- This could result in the grounding of an unprotected circuit and could lead to a thermal event if not corrected.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with a label and installation instructions.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1998 Mci 102D3
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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...
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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
Mci 102D3: every year compared
All 102D3 yearsQuestions about the 1998 Mci 102D3
Does the 1998 Mci 102D3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1998 Mci 102D3: door (December 2025); 12v / 24v / 48v battery (December 2006); antilock (September 2000); unknown or other (May 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mci 102D3?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), acceleration & cruise control (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Mci 102D3 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 10, 2013 and the latest on March 10, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Mci 102D3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 24 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Mci 102D3 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mci 102D3 years have the most complaints?
1997 (1), 1998 (1). See every Mci 102D3 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Mci 102D3 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data