Recalls › 83V011000

NHTSA recall 83V011000

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Motor Coach MC9

Reported Jan 7, 19833,754 vehicles affectedMOTOR COACH IND., INC.Built Jan 1, 1979 – Jan 1, 1983

The defect

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".

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and align latch components. The specific repair procedure depends on the maufacturer of the window.

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Vehicles in this recall

Motor Coach MC9
19791980198119821983

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.