1997 Mci 102DL3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1997 Mci 102DL3, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1997 Mci 102DL3
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Door (structure) and glass, side/rear (visibility)
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…
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.
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12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
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…
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Furnace (equipment)
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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Mci 102DL3 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 122,232 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mci 102dl3 bus. The contact was traveling 55 MPH and transporting children when a burning odor was emitted into the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle to inspect the f”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 22, 2013 · Suspension
Compare Mci 102DL3 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mci 102DL3 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 Mci 102DL3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Mci 102DL3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Mci 102DL3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Mci 102DL3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 Mci 102DL3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 Mci 102DL3 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 Mci 102DL3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Mci 102DL3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Mci 102DL3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Mci 102DL3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 Mci 102DL3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Mci 102DL3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 Mci 102DL3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 Mci 102DL3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Mci 102DL3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Mci 102DL3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Mci 102DL3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Mci 102DL3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Mci 102DL3 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Mci 102DL3
How do I know if my 1997 Mci 102DL3 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1997 Mci 102DL3; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mci dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V481000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mci models
- J45003 complaints
- 102D32 complaints
- D45002 complaints
- E45002 complaints
- D4500/102DL31 complaints
- D45051 complaints
- MC121 complaints
- Renaissance1 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.