Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V135000 Reported March 30, 2012

Transom windows

Motor Coach Industries, Inc · Visibility · 615 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V135000
Manufacturer Campaign
369
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
615
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 30, 2012

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference recall ID 12V135000 or campaign 369.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V135000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V135000?

NHTSA recall 12V135000 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on March 30, 2012. It addresses: Transom windows. The recall affects approximately 615 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V135000 or the manufacturer campaign number 369. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.