NHTSA Recall 83V011000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V011000; Date: Jan. 7, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Motor Coach MC9; 1980 Motor Coach MC9; 1981 Motor Coach MC9; 1982 Motor Coach MC9; 1983 Motor Coach MC9
Component: Visibility:glass, Side/rear
Manufactured by: Motor Coach Ind. , Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,754
Recall Summary:
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".
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and align latch components. The specific repair procedure depends on the maufacturer of the window.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 1, 1983
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