Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014-2018 D4000, 2013-2019 D4005, 2013-2023 D4500, 2013-2020 D4505, and 2021-2024 D45CRTLE 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.”
Motor Coach Industries – Lift Threshold Warning Lights Insufficient
| Report Received Date | 02/07/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V073000 |
| Consequence Summary | Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift userseasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | MCI will work with Ricon to replace the TWS kits, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 2114 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V073000) |
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