NHTSA Recall 08V386000: Glass, side/rear (visibility)
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 185 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mci D4005.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V386000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Report received | August 6, 2008 |
| Owner notification | August 27, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mci is recalling 185 my 2006-2007 d4005 and d4505 motor coaches equipped with dura side body egress windows. These coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, 'bus emergency exits and window retention and release.' the windows were produced with inconsistent priming on the primary and secondary bond lines.
Safety risk
The purpose of this standard is to minimize the likelihood of occupants being thrown from the bus and to provide a means of readily accessible emergency egress.
Remedy
Mci will notify owners instructing them to inspect the windows for signs of water leak, wind noise, or visible partial de-bonding. Windows showing these signs will be replaced free of charge by dura (please see 07e042). The recall began on august 27, 2007. Owners can contact dura at 1-248-844-1615 or mci at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V386000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.