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NHTSA Recall 12V135000: Glass, side/rear (visibility)

MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 615 vehicles. It affects 2009–2012 Mci J4500.

615
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2012
owners notified (June 5)
NHTSA campaign12V135000
Manufacturer campaign369
ComponentVISIBILITY › GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Report receivedMarch 30, 2012
Owner notificationJune 5, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Motor coach industries, inc (mci) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 j motor coaches. Due to inadequate bonding, the transom windows (the rear-most windows on each side), may detach from the coach.

Safety risk

A transom window may detach without warning, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.

Remedy

Mci will notify owners, and dealers will install mechanical retention clips on the transom windows, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 5, 2012. Owners may contact mci at 1-800-241-2947.

Notes

Mci’s recall campaign number is 369.customers may 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 12V135000

Make and modelModel years
Mci J45002009, 2010, 2011, 2012

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.