MCI D4505 2017: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V073000

Make Model Year
MCI D4505 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-03-21 2024-02-07 2024-02-07

Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries

Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2114

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 403

Summary

Motor Coach Industries "MCI" is recalling certain 2014-2018 D4000, 2013-2019 D4005, 2013-2023 D4500, 2013-2020 D4505, and 2021-2024 D45CRT coaches equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System "TWS" may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

Consequence

Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MCI will work with Ricon to replace the TWS kits, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2024. 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.