Motor Coach Mc8 1978
Model Mc8 made in 1978 by Motor Coach got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, service brakes, air.
Model 1978
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V067000 | MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | V (Vehicle) | 8 | 03/01/1979 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 03/06/1979 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 209 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The drivers seat belt may fail to meet federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies. seat belts may not be sufficiently long to allow some drivers to fasten them when the seat is in the forward and highest position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Seat belts of the correct length will be provided, without charge, for owner installation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: buses.system: interior; seat belts, froont.consequences of defect: inability to use a seat belt would increase the chancesof injury in the event of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V186000 | MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1182 | 10/05/1977 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 10/25/1977 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 121 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the two o rings that are supplied along with the new shuttle valves are of a buna v quality. these rings are fully functional in normal climate conditions, however, in extremely cold environments, slight leaks may develop. this valve acts as a seal between the cylinder heads of the shuttle valve and the piston. in time this seal may expand or pucker up, making it possible for the shuttle to become trapped in an emergency braking situation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace all defective o rings with ones having extreme cold resistance properties. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with new shuttle valves.system: service brakes; air control valve.consequences of defect: in this event, the brakes once on will not releaseand loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.note: driver should be alerted to this condition by a flashing light, buzzer,and a low reading on the air gauge. | |||||||||||||||