MCI D4500 (MCI) – Wheelchair Lift Problem (2024)
Insufficient beacon lighting can reduce visibility for wheelchair lift users.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 MCI D4500
Brand
MCI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
Motor Coach Industries is recalling certain 2023 MCI D4500 vehicles due to equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair lift/ramp issues. Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2014-2018 D4000, 2013-2019 D4005, 2013-2023 D4500, 2013-2020 D4505, and 2021-2024 D45CRT coaches equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift. The red beacon lighting on the Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
MCI will work with Ricon to replace the TWS kits, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2024. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026