2008 MCI E4500 RECALL - #21V737000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY : WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 MCI E4500 |
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| Manufacturer |
Motor Coach Industries |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
9/23/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Motor Coach Industries |
| Owners Notified on |
10/18/2021 |
| # Affected |
510 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR LIFT/RAMP |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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 Ricon?s Recall Coordinator, at [email protected] 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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2008 MCI E4500 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 MCI E4500 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2008 MCI E4500 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 MCI E4500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 MCI E4500 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2008 MCI E4500 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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