NHTSA Campaign 23V240000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Issued by Motor Coach Industries · Reported Apr 5, 2023 · 140 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI | D45CRTLE | 2019 | 140 |
| MCI | D45CRTLE | 2020 | 140 |
| MCI | D45CRTLE | 2021 | 140 |
| MCI | J3500 | 2019 | 140 |
| MCI | J3500 | 2020 | 140 |
| MCI | J3500 | 2021 | 140 |
| MCI | J4500 | 2019 | 140 |
| MCI | J4500 | 2020 | 140 |
| MCI | J4500 | 2021 | 140 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V240000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.