Motor Coach Mc9 1983

Model Mc9 made in 1983 by Motor Coach got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningsteering, visibility and wheels.

Mc9 year 1983

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1983

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
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.
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
83V053000	MOTOR COACH IND., INC.	from 11/01/1982 to 04/01/1983	V (Vehicle)	6	05/03/1983	MFR	MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC	05/10/1983	06/09/1983
Defect Summary	The aluminum wheels are equipped with short threaded bolts which will not properly secure a spare steel wheel. use of this spare could result in loss of the outer wheel without warning.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Manufacturer will forward replacement inner wheel nuts and will cover one hour labor charge for each vehicle involved. outer wheels should be removed, inadequate nuts replaced and securely fastened, and outer wheel nuts securely fastened. incorrect inner nuts should be returned to manufacturer.
Notes	Vehicle description: buses equipped with aluminum wheels.system: suspension; inner wheel nuts for aluminum wheels.consequences of defect: outer wheel could roll free and cause an accident andpersonal injury to other drivers on the road.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
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

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
10/05/1997		1
	Lug nut bolts broke off axle, causing both tires on passenger side to come off, resulting in a collision. (ohio state police report)