1983 Motor Coach MC9
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Motor Coach MC9. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1983 Motor Coach MC9. Newest first.
There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Steering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control.
Remedy
Repair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and align latch components. The specific repair procedure depends on the maufacturer of the window.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Multiple axle
Lug nut bolts broke off axle, causing both tires on passenger side to come off, resulting in a collision. (Ohio state police report)
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fast idle air cyl failures
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