1982 MOTOR COACH MC9 Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 82V064000 on 07/01/1982
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1982 - 04/30/1982
- Affected:
- 182
- Defect:
- The drag ling clamps may contain defective capscrews. these capscrews may contain cracks which could eventually lead to capscrew failure.
- Correction:
- The manufacturer removed all defective capscrews from stock. replacement capscrews will be shipped to owners free of charge and labor will be reimbursed.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: buses, intercity.system: steering; drag link clamp bolts.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control andan accident.
- Campaign:
- 83V011000 on 02/16/1983
- Component:
- Visibility:glass, side/rear
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1978 - 12/31/1982
- Affected:
- 3,754
- 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".
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and align latch components. the specific repair procedure depends on the maufacturer of the window.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 83V053000 on 06/08/1983
- Component:
- Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1982 - 03/31/1983
- Affected:
- 6
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 87V074000 on 06/08/1987
- Component:
- Steering:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1980 - 03/31/1987
- Affected:
- 5,043
- Defect:
- There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.
- Consequence:
- Steering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control.
- Correction:
- Repair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint.
- Notes:
- System: steering.vehicle description: intercity coaches.
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