Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling 140 of its 2019-2021 D45CRTLE, J3500, and J4500 coaches that are equipped with a rear-mounted bike rack. When bicycles are loaded onto these racks, they can block the vehicle's rear lights, which violates federal safety standards for lamps and reflective equipment. MCI will provide a free kit and instructions to add secondary lighting to the bike rack to ensure the vehicle remains visible to other drivers.
If the rear lights are blocked by bicycles, other drivers may not be able to see the coach's tail lights or signals clearly, which increases the risk of a rear-end collision.
Free lighting kit and installation instructions for the rear bike rack.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response