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Campaign 10V087 Posted March 9, 2010 4,457 units

2000-2010 Mci D4000-D4505 Recall 10V087: Lift Lock

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 3, 2026

Recall 10V087 affects 4,457 2000-2010 Mci D4000, D4500, and D4505 coaches for an unsecured wheelchair lift. Repair is free at any franchised Mci dealer.

Mci is recalling 4,457 2000-2010 D4000, D4500, and D4505 coaches equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift and cassette-type compartment door. The lift can slide loose from its locked position while the coach is moving, creating a risk of injury or property damage; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

Mci coaches in the 2000-2010 D4000, D4500, and D4505 range use a Ricon wheelchair lift stored behind a cassette-type compartment door. The lift rides on rollers inside that storage structure, so it can slide out for boarding and then lock back into place when the coach is moving.

In NHTSA campaign 10V087, the problem is that the lift can come loose from its locked storage position. Once disengaged, it can slide on its rollers without restraint. The filing says the lift can break through the cassette door and extend past the outside of the coach, especially during a left turn while the coach is in motion.

There is no warning sign before failure. Owners and operators should treat any loose lift hardware, movement in the lift compartment, or damage to the cassette door as a reason to keep the coach out of service until the recall repair is completed.

Who's affected?

Covers the D4000, D4500, and D4505 across 2000-2010, all tied to the adaptive/mobility equipment component.

2009 Mci D4000 Equipment adaptive/mobility
2000 Mci D4500 Equipment adaptive/mobility
2008 Mci D4000 Equipment adaptive/mobility
2002 Mci D4000 Equipment adaptive/mobility
2002 Mci D4500 Equipment adaptive/mobility
Units affected4,457

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.

What's the safety risk?

If the coach is moving when this defect matters, people can be injured and nearby vehicles or property can be damaged. Confirm whether the spring loaded lock retrofit has been installed before regular service, and have any open recall completed promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Mci dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2000-2010 Mci D4000, D4500, or D4505 coach is included in this recall.
  2. Confirm with Mci customer service that the Ricon retrofit kit is ready for your coach before scheduling service.
  3. Reference recall number 10V087 when you call or speak with the service desk.
  4. Schedule the free Ricon wheelchair-lift lock retrofit, which adds a spring-loaded lock so the lift stays secured in its storage compartment.
  5. Bring the recall notice if Mci mailed one to you.
  6. Keep the coach out of passenger service until the wheelchair-lift storage repair is complete.

What happens at the repair

Once the dealer repair is available, a Mci technician installs a Ricon retrofit kit for the wheelchair lift compartment. The kit adds a spring loaded lock mechanism so the lift stays restrained in the storage structure while the coach is moving. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. The source remedy says the safety recall began on March 31, 2010, but this page data does not list the final remedy status, so confirm availability with the service desk before arranging the repair.

Timeline

March 9, 2010 NHTSA published the recall
March 31, 2010 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V087?

Recall 10V087 covers 4,457 Mci D4000, D4500, and D4505 coaches equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift and cassette-type lift compartment door. The lift can disengage from its locked position and slide in its storage structure while the coach is moving.

What should I do if my 2000-2010 Mci D4000, D4500, or D4505 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific coach is included in recall 10V087. If it is, contact Mci customer service at 1-800-241-2947 or a franchised Mci service location to arrange installation of the Ricon retrofit kit. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Mci provides the parts and labor free of charge. The repair installs a Ricon-designed retrofit kit with a spring-loaded lock mechanism.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is that the wheelchair lift can slide loose from its stored position while the coach is moving. If it breaks through the cassette door and extends outside the coach, people nearby can be injured, and other vehicles or property can be damaged.

What if I bought this Mci coach used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific D4000, D4500, or D4505 coach is included, then reference recall 10V087 when you contact Mci or the service location.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V087000
Mci customer service1-800-241-2947
NHTSA recall #10V087
NHTSA recall # (full)10V087000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →