2006 MCI D4505 RECALL - #10V087000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 MCI D4505 |
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| Manufacturer |
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/2005 - 3/30/2007 |
| Recalled on |
3/9/2010 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/31/2010 |
| # Affected |
4,457 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
MCI RECALL NO. 341.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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2006 MCI D4505 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2006 MCI D4505 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2006 MCI D4505 Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2006 MCI D4505 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2006 MCI D4505 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2006 MCI D4505 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2006 MCI D4505 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2006 MCI D4505 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
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