- 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
2001 Mci 102D3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Mci 102D3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in December 2025 for the door.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 102D3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Mci 102D3 recalls 3
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
- Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2012 D, E, G and J series coaches manufactured January 2000 through June 2011 and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
- The risk
- Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- MCI will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers, free of charge. Owners may contact MCI at 1-847-285-2000. This campaign is MCI service bulletin 401.
- 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.
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Mci 102D3: every year compared
All 102D3 years2001 Mci 102D3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Mci 102D3 | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 2001 Mci D4500/102DL3 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2001 Mci E4500 | 1 | 8 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Mci 102D3
Does the 2001 Mci 102D3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Mci 102D3: door (December 2025); electrical system (October 2013); 12v / 24v / 48v battery (December 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 Mci 102D3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 Mci 102D3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: 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 2001 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