MCI is recalling certain 2017 D4505 coaches with Ricon wheelchair lifts due to red beacon lighting that may not be bright enough, increasing visibility risks for wheelchair users. Owners must contact MCI for free replacement kits.
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
MCI is recalling some 2017 D4505 coaches that have Ricon wheelchair lifts. The red beacons on the wheelchair lift system might not be bright enough, making them less visible to wheelchair users and increasing injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226203-mci-d4505-2017-recall-beacon-lighting-may-not-be-visible.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226203-mci-d4505-2017-recall-beacon-lighting-may-not-be-visible · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V073000
“MCI D4505 (2017) Recall: Beacon Lighting May Not Be Visible to Wheelchair Users.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226203-mci-d4505-2017-recall-beacon-lighting-may-not-be-visible. Based on NHTSA recall 24V073000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V073000).
The red beacon lighting on the wheelchair lift's Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough. This makes the beacons less visible to wheelchair users, increasing the risk of injury when the lift is in operation.
Owners of MCI D4505 coaches (2017 model year) with Ricon wheelchair lifts are affected. Wheelchair users and lift operators are most at risk due to potential visibility issues.
Check if your MCI coach has a Ricon wheelchair lift. The recall covers 2017 D4505 models (and other model years listed in the notice).
Call MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 to arrange free replacement of the TWS kits.
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.
The red beacon lighting on the wheelchair lift's Threshold Warning System (TWS) may not be bright enough, failing to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 403.
Your MCI coach is affected if it has a Ricon wheelchair lift and is a 2017 D4505 model (or other model years listed in the recall notice).
Contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947 to arrange free replacement of the TWS kits.
We’ve drafted a message you can send MCI to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V073000 — MCI MCI Hello, I own a MCI that is covered by recall 24V073000 from MCI. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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