NHTSA Recall 09V345000: Door (structure)
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 352 vehicles. It affects 2001–2004 Mci G4500.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V345000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR |
| Report received | September 2, 2009 |
| Owner notification | September 4, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Mci is recalling model year 2001-2004 g4500 motor coaches equipped with wheelchair lifts. If the upper wheelchair door opens due to a malfunction of the door's latches, there is a telltale light in the instrument panel that illuminates to alert the driver that the upper wheelchair door is not fully latched and closed, however the driver could fail to notice that this light is illuminated.
Safety risk
This could result in the wheelchair door sliding open without further warning and expose passengers to the risk of falling from the coach while the vehicle is in motion.
Remedy
Dealers will install an audible alarm in the driver's area to provide an additional alert in the event the door is not fully closed and latched, and will reinforce the upper latch to improve its durability. The recall began on september 4, 2009. Owners may contact mci customer service line at 1-800-241-2947.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V345000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.