1975 MOTOR COACH MC8 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 75V074000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Structure:body
Affected:: 2,243
Notes:: Motor coach campaign no 1675.bus.possibility that during a frontal impactthe fire extinguisher retaining catch may open and allow the extinguisher tostrike and injure the legs of the passengers occupying the front right handseat.(correct by inspecting and installing a new retaining catch).
Campaign:: 79V178000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Service brakes, air
Manufactured:: 01/31/1975 - 08/31/1977
Affected:: 1,602
Defect:: Certain vehicles do not comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". the low air warning signal may not activate until service reservoir pressure is below 60 psi. also, the brake release time may exceed the required 0.55 seconds on the right hand front wheel.
Correction:: Dealer will adjust the pin switch to pressure to bring vehicles into compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121.
Notes:: Vehicle description: buses, intercity.system: service brakes; low air warning signal.consequences of defect: air pressure may fall too low and vehicle operatorwould not be warned. resulting partial loss of braking capability could cause avehicle accident.