Motor Coach Mc9 1984

Model Mc9 made in 1984 by Motor Coach got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1984

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID
84V064000MOTOR COACH IND., INC.from 02/01/1984 to 05/01/1984V (Vehicle)207MFRMOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC05/22/198406/05/1984
Defect SummaryFaulty filter collapses under normal amount of pressure. loss of steering power assist will result.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryCustomers were telephoned and instructed to remove filter element from steering. mci will later send a replacement filter and a compensation fee of $8.00 for labor.
NotesVehicle description: intercity buses.system: steering; power steering assist filter.consequences of defect: steering will become difficult. possible loss ofcontrol could result in an accident.
STEERING - LINKAGES
87V074000MOTOR COACH IND., INC.from 08/01/1980 to 04/01/1987V (Vehicle)504307/01/1987MFRMOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC05/21/198706/09/1987
Defect SummaryThere may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.
Consequence SummarySteering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control.
Corrective SummaryRepair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint.
NotesSystem: steering.vehicle description: intercity coaches.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE88004MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC10/16/198711/19/1987FAST IDLE AIR CYL FAILURES
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