Recall 23V240000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

Report Date
20230405
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Affected Vehicles
9 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 MCI D45CRTLE
2019 MCI J3500
2019 MCI J4500
2020 MCI D45CRTLE
2020 MCI J3500
2020 MCI J4500
2021 MCI D45CRTLE
2021 MCI J3500
2021 MCI J4500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.