Motor Coach Mc9 1987
Model Mc9 made in 1987 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 suspension.
Model 1987
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V132000 | MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | from 05/01/1987 to 07/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 448 | 03/01/1990 | MFR | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | 08/08/1989 | 08/12/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Due to high loads on the upper rear radius rod, which is used to locate the crive axle and limit vehicle roll during turning manuevers, the upper rear radius rod may fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in inadequate location of the axlewith possible interference between moving parts, which could cause stabilityproblems and a potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace suspect radius rods with rods of a more heavy-duty design. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:suspension.vehicle description:transit coaches. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||