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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019-2021 MCI motorcoaches fitted with a rear-mounted bike rack may have their rear lighting obstructed when bikes are installed. This means the coach may not meet the federal lighting standard (FMVSS 108) for rear lamps and reflective devices.
If the rear lights are blocked, other drivers may have a harder time seeing the coach, which increases the risk of a crash. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2023.
MCI will provide instructions and a kit to add lighting to the rear-mounted bike rack at no cost. Contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 to arrange the repair, and check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| MCI D45 CRT LE | 201920202021 |
|---|---|
| MCI J3500 | 201920202021 |
| MCI J4500 | 201920202021 |