MCI Motorcoaches Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Barrier Failure Risk

Plain-English summary

Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2005-2009 E4500 and 2005-2012 J4500 motorcoaches equipped with Ricon Baylift Wheelchair Lifts. The recall involves 510 vehicles. The defect is that when the lift's outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. Consequently, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems," and number 404, "Platform lift installations."

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. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ricon's Customer Service at (800) 322-2884, email Ricon's Recall Coordinator at [email protected], or locate a servicing dealer via 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.

The recalled product

Product

MCI J4500, E4500

Brand

MCI

Manufacturer

Motor Coach Industries

Category

Vehicle — Motorcoach

Hazard

• structural-failure
• injury-risk

Affected units

510

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Distribution

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