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Motor Coach Industries, Inc - Lift Threshold Warning Lights Insufficient
Published: February 7, 2024Recall ID: 24V073000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Lift Threshold Warning Lights Insufficient
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Lift Threshold Warning Lights Insufficient |
| Nhtsa id | 24V073000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V073000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Motor Coach Industries, Inc |
| Defect 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." |
| Completion rate | 24.41 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 2114 |
| Report received date | 2024-02-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmMotor Coach Industries, Inc
- Risk LevelEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY