Recall 23V240000: 2019–2021 MCI D45CRTLE, 2019–2021 MCI J3500, 2019–2021 MCI J4500
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 5, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 140
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2019-2021 D45CRTLE, J3500, and J4500 coaches, equipped with a rear-mounted bike rack. The vehicle's rear lighting may be obstructed when bikes are installed on the bike rack. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Obstructed rear lighting may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MCI will provide instructions and a kit to add lighting to the rear-mounted bike rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2019 MCI D45CRTLE
- 2020 MCI D45CRTLE
- 2021 MCI D45CRTLE
- 2019 MCI J3500
- 2020 MCI J3500
- 2021 MCI J3500
- 2019 MCI J4500
- 2020 MCI J4500
- 2021 MCI J4500
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V240000
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries
- Owner letters
- Aug 31, 2023
- Components
- Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology