2019 Mci D45crtle | 2019 Mci J4500 | 2019 Mci J3500 | 2020 Mci J4500 | 2020 Mci J3500 | 2021 Mci J4500 | 2021 Mci J3500 | 2020 Mci D45crtle | 2021 Mci D45crtle — Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
Published April 5, 2023 · Recall initiated: April 5, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V240000, published April 5, 2023. Recalling firm: Motor Coach Industries, Inc; 2019 Mci D45crtle | 2019 Mci J4500 | 2019 Mci J3500 | 2020 Mci J4500 | 2020 Mci J3500 | 2021 Mci J4500 | 2021 Mci J3500 | 2020 Mci D45crtle | 2021 Mci D45crtle — Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MCI
- Model
- D45CRTLE
- Manufacturer
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc
- Lot
- 2019 MCI D45CRTLE | 2019 MCI J4500 | 2019 MCI J3500 | 2020 MCI J4500 | 2020 MCI J3500 | 2021 MCI J4500 | 2021 MCI J3500 | 2020 MCI D45CRTLE | 2021 MCI D45CRTLE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Mci D45crtle | 2019 Mci J4500 | 2019 Mci J3500 | 2020 Mci J4500 | 2020 Mci J3500 | 2021 Mci J4500 | 2021 Mci J3500 | 2020 Mci D45crtle | 2021 Mci D45crtle — Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V240000 on April 5, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MCI. Model: D45CRTLE.