Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1998 MCI 102D3 peaked in 2013, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1998 MCI 102D3
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Mar 10, 2013 to Mar 10, 2013.
Recall campaigns covering this model year419k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 1998 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1998 MCI 102D3 name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 1998 MCI 102D3
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-853 | Dec 10, 2025 | Front door lower curb view glazing material is incorrect | Structure | 15,454 | Part replacement |
| 06V-481 | Dec 19, 2006 | On certain motor coaches, the boost connector housing can fail over time, exposing the positive and negative terminals | Electrical system | 1,617 | Not stated |
| 00V-232-010 | Sep 6, 2000 | Vehicle description: motor home chassis built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of… | Brakes | 1,849 | Part replacement |
| 98V-098 | May 7, 1998 | Vehicle description: transit coaches equipped with wheel chair lifts | Other or unknown | 547 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1998 MCI 102D3
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 10, 2013Failure Feb 2, 2010Vermontville, NYService brakes, Vehicle speed control, Visibility/wiper
A BUS COMPANY, POCONO TRANSIT SERVICE AND TOURS, AKA POCONO PROGRESSIVE, LLC OPERATES WITH TOTAL DISREGARD FOR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SAFETY. THE COMPANY IS LOCATED AT 46S 20TH ST. IVINGTON, NJ07111. THEY KEEP THE BUSES REGISTERED IN PA. TO AVOID NJ INSPECTIONS. THEY FALSIFY ALL MAINTENANCE REPORTS. ONE BUS HAS GONE THROUGH PA INSPECTIONS AT LEAST 3 TIMES WITH HALF DRIVERS MIRROR MISSING. MIRRORS HELD IN BY TAPE, USED PARTS USED IN BRAKES,WHICH RARELY ARE ADJUSTED PROPERLY. THEY PUT DECENT TIRES ON BUS TO GET THROUGH INSPECTION, THEN TAKE OFF. INTERIOR LIGHTS INOP.VENTILATION SYSTEMS DON'T WORK. DRIVERS WINDOWS FOG UP AND GET ICED UP CONSTANTLY. MOST OF THE TIME WIPERS HAVE TO BE JUMPSTARTED TO WORK AT ALL.DRIVERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FILL OUT DEFECT REPORTS.DOORS HAVE TO BE LOCKED SHUT WITH PASSENGERS IN THEM, CREATING HORRIBLY UNSAFE CONDITIONS. OWNER TAKES 5-7,000 PER WEEK IN CASH OUT OF BUSINESS.THEY AVOID BEING TAKEN OFF THE ROAD BY HAVING REG. IN PA WHILE OPERATING OUT OF NJ.. SEND BUSES OUT WITH NO INSURANCE, DRIVERS ARE FIRED IF THEY COMPLAIN. ENGINE RETARDERS DISCONNECTED. ONE DAY THEY WILL HAVE A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AND KILL SOMEONE. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10502224
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
2 NHTSA investigations on file
- EA12007 Engineering analysis, Powertrain
MCI Drive Shaft Safety Loop Failures
Opened Sep 13, 2012, closed Dec 3, 2015 · led to a recall - PE12007 Preliminary evaluation, Powertrain
MCI Driveshaft Safety Loop Failures
Opened Mar 21, 2012, closed Sep 20, 2012
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SB-357 Apr 25, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MOTOR COACH INDUDSTRIES: INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE COOLANT PUMP THAT MAY HAVE A PROBLEM. *RM - 354 Feb 24, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE MAY BE A HARSH DOWNSHIFT, RPM FLARE, OR THE TRANSMISSION MAY LOCK. *RM
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.