- 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
2000 Mci 102DL3 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 Mci 102DL3 with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in December 2025 for the door. For comparison, the 1999 has 0 and the 2001 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 102DL3 year, for its age
#459 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Mci 102DL3 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2000 Mci 102DL3 recalls 5
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.
- The problem
- Motorhomes equipped with drag link assemblies containing 20-edl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner/distributor notification began april 18, 2001. 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 1-800-241-2941 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
- 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.
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1 complaints about the 2000 Mci 102DL3
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
First group alleges to have experienced several driveshaft failures beginning in march 2010 which were not contained by the safety loops on the subject mci buses. They believe that two of the events resulted in multiple injuries and fatalities due an "unlocked condition" of the steerable tag axle and a loss of vehicle control. The design in question has been in production since the early 1990s. A steerable tag axle is used to increase the gvwr while reducing the turning radius and minimizing the tire scrub...
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which would normally occur with a tandem rear axle configuration. In this case, the transmission couples to the driveshaft which then passes through a guardian structure in the tag axle and a dedicated safety loop before it couples to the drive axle. Increased engine length in the last 20 years has shortened the driveshaft.
Mci 102DL3: every year compared
All 102DL3 yearsQuestions about the 2000 Mci 102DL3
Does the 2000 Mci 102DL3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Mci 102DL3: door (December 2025); electrical system (October 2013); 12v / 24v / 48v battery (December 2006); tie rod assembly (December 2001) and more. 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 2000 Mci 102DL3?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2000 Mci 102DL3 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 6, 2012 and the latest on February 6, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Mci 102DL3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 19 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Mci 102DL3 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 102DL3 years have the most complaints?
1997 (1), 2000 (1). See every Mci 102DL3 year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Mci 102DL3 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