Motor Coach Industries | NHTSA Recall #10V087000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V087000 by Motor Coach Industries. Includes 4,457 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFT, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mci is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 d4000, model year 2001-2010 d4500 and model year 2005-2007 d4505 coaches equipped with ricon wheelchair lift (wcl) and a cassette-type wcl compartment door. the wheelchair lift may become disengaged from a locked position and slide unrestrained on its rollers in the storage structure, potentially breaking through the cassette door and extending beyond the outside of the door when the coach is in motion, particularly when the coach is making a left turn.

Corrective Action

Mci will provide parts and labor to install free of charge to customers, a ricon designed retrofit kit that includes a spring loaded lock mechanism. the safety recall began on march 31, 2010. owners may contact mci customer service line at 1-800-241-2947.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V087000

Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries

Report Received Date: 2010-03-09T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lift

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 4,457

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 341

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mci is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 d4000, model year 2001-2010 d4500 and model year 2005-2007 d4505 coaches equipped with ricon wheelchair lift (wcl) and a cassette-type wcl compartment door. the wheelchair lift may become disengaged from a locked position and slide unrestrained on its rollers in the storage structure, potentially breaking through the cassette door and extending beyond the outside of the door when the coach is in motion, particularly when the coach is making a left turn.

Consequence Summary: If the coach is in motion, potential injury to persons and/or damage to other vehicles or property could occur.

Corrective Action: Mci will provide parts and labor to install free of charge to customers, a ricon designed retrofit kit that includes a spring loaded lock mechanism. the safety recall began on march 31, 2010. owners may contact mci customer service line at 1-800-241-2947.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V087000

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Created At: 1742808662

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