Mci Recall 21V737000: Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Wheelchair Lift/ramp
NHTSA recall 21V737000 · announced September 23, 2021 · filed by Motor Coach Industries · 510 units affected
The problem
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2005-2009 E4500 and 2005-2012 J4500 motorcoaches equipped with Ricon Baylift Wheelchair Lifts. When the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems," and number 404, "Platform lift installations."
The risk
In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the risk of injury for the lift occupant.
What to do
Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2021. Owners may contact the Ricon's Customer Service at (800) 322-2884, or email Ricons Recall Coordinator, at admin21e068@Wabtec.com or by locating the nearest Ricon servicing dealer using the locator on the Ricon website www.riconcorp.com. Owners may also contact MCI's customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI's number for this recall is R21-024.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2005 Mci E4500
- 2006 Mci E4500
- 2007 Mci E4500
- 2008 Mci E4500
- 2009 Mci E4500
- 2005 Mci J4500
- 2006 Mci J4500
- 2007 Mci J4500
- 2008 Mci J4500
- 2009 Mci J4500
- 2010 Mci J4500
- 2011 Mci J4500
- 2012 Mci J4500
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.