Motor Coach Mc9 1981
Model Mc9 made in 1981 by Motor Coach got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningsteering and visibility.
Model 1981
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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| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V074000 | MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | from 08/01/1980 to 04/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 5043 | 07/01/1987 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 05/21/1987 | 06/09/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Steering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Repair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: intercity coaches. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V011000 | MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | from 01/01/1979 to 01/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 3754 | 07/01/1983 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 01/07/1983 | 02/17/1983 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The window latch and lock components may not be properly aligned; consequently, the stainless steel keeper (striker) may cause wear on the aluminum latch. operation of the window latch can become more difficult. windows in the affected coaches may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard 217, bus window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and align latch components. the specific repair procedure depends on the maufacturer of the window. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: intercity buses.system: visual systems; window latch and lock mechanisms.consequences of defect: because of the misalignment and wear, the forcerequired to release the latch could exceed 20 lbs. in the event of accident orfire, difficulty in opening the windows could result in injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE88004 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 10/16/1987 | 11/19/1987 | FAST IDLE AIR CYL FAILURES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||