There have been 8 safety recalls for the Transportation 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 Transportation MC9.
Steering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Transportation 96A3, 1981 Transportation 96A3, 1982 Transportation 96A3, 1983 Transportation 96A3, 1984 Transportation 96A3, 1985 Transportation 96A3, 1986 Transportation 96A3, 1987 Transportation 96A3, 1980 Transportation MC9, 1981 Transportation MC9, 1982 Transportation MC9, 1983 Transportation MC9, 1984 Transportation MC9, 1985 Transportation MC9, 1986 Transportation MC9, 1987 Transportation 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 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Transportation 96A2, 1986 Transportation 96A2, 1985 Transportation MC9, 1986 Transportation MC9 |
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Recall Summary: The pinch bolt used to clamp the steering drive shaft yoke to the steering gear box shaft may have insufficient torque. Consequence of defect: if the pinch bolt has insufficient torque, the bolt will wear to the extent that loss of interface with the groove in the steering box would occur, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Transportation 96A2, 1985 Transportation MC9 |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: The center axle mounted steering gear necessitates the use of longer tie rod arms. These arms come in closer proximity to the front tires than buses not having the center axle mounted steering gear.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Transportation MC9 |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID |
| Recall Summary: Failure of filter element due to filter plugging can occur, blocking the flow of power steering fluid. Power assist in the steering may be lost. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Transportation MC9, 1980 Transportation MC9, 1981 Transportation MC9, 1982 Transportation MC9, 1983 Transportation MC9 |
| Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 13, 1987 | Steering:linkages | 2,834 |
| Jul. 22, 1986 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 79 |
| Jun. 24, 1985 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 39 |
| May. 16, 1984 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid | 67 |
| Jan. 1, 1983 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 2,074 |
| Jun. 11, 1982 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 19 |
| May. 26, 1981 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 247 |
| Jan. 2, 1981 | Structure:body:door | 1,083 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1987 Transportation MC9 | 1 |
| 1986 Transportation MC9 | 2 |
| 1985 Transportation MC9 | 3 |
| 1984 Transportation MC9 | 2 |
| 1983 Transportation MC9 | 2 |
| 1982 Transportation MC9 | 3 |
| 1981 Transportation MC9 | 3 |
| 1980 Transportation MC9 | 4 |
| 1979 Transportation MC9 | 2 |
| 1978 Transportation MC9 | 1 |