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.”
Motor Coach Industries – Loaded Bike Rack Obstructs Rear Lighting/FMVSS 108
| Report Received Date | 04/05/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V240000 |
| Consequence Summary | Obstructed rear lighting may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | MCI will provide instructions and a kit to add lighting to the rear-mounted bike rack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated in July 2023. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 140 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V240000) |
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