2019-2021 Mci D45CRTLE, Mci J3500 and others recall: carrier/rack
Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall on April 5, 2023. It covers about 140 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 140
- reported
- Apr 5, 2023
- owners notified
- Aug 31, 2023
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- Obstructed rear lighting may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 23V240000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 23V240000
Is there a recall on the 2019-2021 Mci D45CRTLE, Mci J3500 and others carrier/rack?
Yes. Recall 23V240000, reported on April 5, 2023, covers about 140 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V240000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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