MCI J4500 2005: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V737000

Make Model Year
MCI J4500 2005
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-10-18 2021-09-23 2021-09-23

Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R21-024

Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 510

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 403

Summary

Motor Coach Industries "MCI" is recalling certain 2005-2009 E4500 and 2005-2012 J4500 motorcoaches equipped with Ricon Baylift Wheelchair Lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 403, "Platform Lift Systems," and number 404, "Platform lift installations."

Consequence

In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.

Remedy

Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2021. Owners may contact the Ricon's Customer Service at "800" 322-2884, or email Ricon"s Recall Coordinator, at admin21e068"Wabtec.com or by locating the nearest Ricon servicing dealer using the locator on the Ricon website " www.riconcorp.com. Owners may also contact MCI's customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-024.

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.