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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 1997 MCI 102DL3, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
ON CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, THE BOOST CONNECTOR HOUSING CAN FAIL OVER TIME, EXPOSING THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE TERMINALS. 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 4-STROKE CYCLE ENGINES. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES HAVE OCCURRED AT OR NEAR THE WEBASTO DIESEL FUELED AUXILIARY HEATER. Remedy: MCI IS ASKING COACH OPERATORS TO DISABLE THE WEBASTO HEATER BY DISCONNECTING THE APPROPRIATE FUSES.
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." 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.
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
Issue: On certain buses, the wrong glass may have been installed on the lower front entry door panel. As a result, the glass may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: An incorrect window glass could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to replace the lower glass panel. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the lower glass panel replaced at an authorized MCI service center.
On certain coaches, the boost connector's plastic housing may crack, which can allow the positive and negative leads to come in contact. An electrical short could cause a fire, resulting in injuries or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the boost connector with an updated version.
NOTE: INTER CITY COACHES EQUIPPED WITH THE WEBASTO AUXILIARY HEATER. THE LAVATORY EXHAUST HOSE MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE AUXILIARY HEATER WIRING HARNESS AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT. ALSO, CORROSION OF THE AUXILIARY HEATER HARNESS CONNECTIONS MAY OCCUR. EITHER OR BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IN THE VICINITY OF THE HEATER. CORRECTION: LAVATORY EXHAUST HOSES WILL BE RELOCATED AND WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTIONS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR CHAFING AND CORROSION AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY. ALL HEATER FUEL HOSES WILL BE REPLACED.
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain