MCI D45 CRT LE 2019: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V578000

Make Model Year
MCI D45 CRT LE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-11-06 2020-09-23 2020-09-24

Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 490

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 56

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

Motor Coach Industries "MCI" is recalling certain 2019 D45CRT-LE coaches. The seat belt retractors installed in the last row of the passenger seats may not function properly, preventing them from being used. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence

The inability to use the seat belts could increase the risk of injury in the event of a collision.

Remedy

MCI will notify owners, and the seat belt manufacturer will modify the seat belt installation for the last row of seats, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is SB 490.

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.safercar.gov.