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NHTSA recall 83V053000

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Motor Coach MC9

Reported May 10, 19836 vehicles affectedMOTOR COACH IND., INC.Built Nov 1, 1982 – Apr 1, 1983

The defect

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.

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Motor Coach MC9
19821983

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.