Safety Recalls of Motor Coach MC9 Vehicles

There have been 8 safety recalls for the Motor Coach MC9. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Motor Coach MC9.

NHTSA Recall #: 89V132000; Aug. 8, 1989

This could result in inadequate location of the axlewith possible interference between moving parts, which could cause stabilityproblems and a potential for an accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Motor Coach MC9, 1988 Motor Coach MC9
Component: SUSPENSION
Recall Summary: Due to high loads on the upper rear radius rod, which is used to locate the crive axle and limit vehicle roll during turning manuevers, the upper rear radius rod may fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 87V074000; May. 21, 1987

Steering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control.

Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Motor Coach 102A3, 1986 Motor Coach 102A3, 1987 Motor Coach 102A3, 1985 Motor Coach 96A3, 1986 Motor Coach 96A3, 1987 Motor Coach 96A3, 1981 Motor Coach MC9, 1982 Motor Coach MC9, 1983 Motor Coach MC9, 1984 Motor Coach MC9, 1985 Motor Coach MC9, 1986 Motor Coach MC9, 1987 Motor Coach MC9
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Recall Summary: There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 84V064000; May. 22, 1984

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Motor Coach MC9
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Recall Summary: Faulty filter collapses under normal amount of pressure. Loss of steering power assist will result. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 83V053000; May. 10, 1983

Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Motor Coach MC9, 1983 Motor Coach MC9
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 83V011000; 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
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.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Motor Coach MC9 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Aug. 8, 1989   Suspension 448
May. 21, 1987   Steering:linkages 5,043
May. 22, 1984   Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid 207
May. 10, 1983   Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts 6
Jan. 7, 1983   Visibility:glass, Side/rear 3,754
Jun. 18, 1982   Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection 182
Jan. 4, 1981   Structure:body:door 1,670
Mar. 6, 1979   Seat Belts:front 8


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Motor Coach MC9 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1988 Motor Coach MC9 1
1987 Motor Coach MC9 2
1986 Motor Coach MC9 1
1985 Motor Coach MC9 1
1984 Motor Coach MC9 2
1983 Motor Coach MC9 3
1982 Motor Coach MC9 4
1981 Motor Coach MC9 2
1980 Motor Coach MC9 2
1979 Motor Coach MC9 2
1978 Motor Coach MC9 2