1980 TRANSPORTATION MC9 Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 81V014000 on 03/10/1981
- Component:
- Structure:body:door
- Affected:
- 1,083
- Defect:
- Roof hatches may be propped open to allow for fresh air ventillation. 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 mechanism will be installed to replace existing prop mechanisms. 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 increased risk of passenger injury ifemergency exit through the roof hatches is required.
- Campaign:
- 81V064000 on 06/01/1981
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1980 - 04/30/1981
- Affected:
- 247
- Defect:
- A number of buses have incorrect wire installation for their 12v headlamps.
- Correction:
- The dealer will provide owners of involved vehicles with parts and an appropriate labor allowance.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: intercity buses.system: lighting and communications; headlamps.consequences of defect: incorrect installation can result in the low beamheadlamps burning out (one at a time) leaving the bus without any low beams.high beams will still operate but loss of low beams creates an unsafe drivingcondition.
- Campaign:
- 83V009000 on 02/16/1983
- Component:
- Visibility:glass, side/rear
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1978 - 12/31/1982
- Affected:
- 2,074
- Defect:
- Because of misaligned latch and lock components, certain side window assemblies may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard 217, "bus window retention and release". a wear pattern may begin to form on the window hinge which may cause extreme difficulty in operating the retention mechanism.
- Correction:
- The defect may be corrected by inspecting, clamping a tool onto the window assembly striker plate, and setting the proper gap between the window retention mechanism and the striker plate. the specific procedure to correct the problem depends on the manufacturer of the window assembly.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: intercity buses.system: visual systems; window, sash assembly.consequences of defect: in the event of accident or fire, difficulty in openingthe emergency window exits could result in injury to passengers.
- Campaign:
- 87V065000 on 05/18/1987
- Component:
- Steering:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1980 - 03/31/1987
- Affected:
- 2,834
- 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: steeringvehicle description: metro transit coaches.
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