1978 MOTOR COACH MC9 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

79V067000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Seat belts:front

Affected:

8

Defect:

The driver"s seat belt may fail to meet federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies". seat belts may not be sufficiently long to allow some drivers to fasten them when the seat is in the forward and highest position.

Correction:

Seat belts of the correct length will be provided, without charge, for owner installation.

Notes:

Vehicle description: buses.system: interior; seat belts, froont.consequences of defect: inability to use a seat belt would increase the chancesof injury in the event of a vehicle accident.

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Campaign:

81V017000 on 03/10/1981

Component:

Structure:body:door

Manufactured:

10/31/1978 - 11/30/1980

Affected:

1,670

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".

Correction:

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

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.

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