NHTSA Recall 81V017000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V017000; Date: Jan. 4, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Motor Coach MC9; 1979 Motor Coach MC9; 1980 Motor Coach MC9
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Ind. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,670
Recall Summary:
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".
How to Fix:
Newly designed prop mechanisms will be installed. Parts will be supplied at no charge and labor will be reimbursed.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 1, 1981
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