NHTSA Recall 23V240000: Carrier/rack (equipment)
Motor Coach Industries reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 140 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mci D45CRTLE.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V240000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › CARRIER/RACK |
| Report received | April 5, 2023 |
| Owner notification | August 31, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2019-2021 D45CRTLE, J3500, and J4500 coaches, equipped with a rear-mounted bike rack. The vehicle's rear lighting may be obstructed when bikes are installed on the bike rack. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Obstructed rear lighting may reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MCI will provide instructions and a kit to add lighting to the rear-mounted bike rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
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 recall 23V240000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mci D45CRTLE | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Mci J3500 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Mci J4500 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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.