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NHTSA recall 81V017000

Structure › Body › Door

Motor Coach MC9

Reported Jan 4, 19811,670 vehicles affectedMOTOR COACH IND., INC.Built Nov 1, 1978 – Dec 1, 1980

The defect

Roof hatches may be propped open to allow for fresh air ventilation. The prop mechanism was designed to disengage when full opening of the hatch IS required to exit. The release button that disengages the prop mechanism may require excessive force to release, which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release".

The remedy

Newly designed prop mechanisms will be installed. Parts will be supplied at no charge and labor will be reimbursed.

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Vehicles in this recall

Motor Coach MC9
197819791980

Notes

Vehicle description: intercity buses.system: structure; roof emergency exits.consequences of defect: in the event of an emergency, safe exit from thevehicle may be impeded. There IS an increased risk of passenger injury ifemergency exit through the roof hatches IS required.