Defect Description For Recall
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”.
Make Of Vehicle
MOTOR COACH
Model Of Vehicle
MC9
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
81V017000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Door
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Newly Designed Prop Mechanisms Will Be Installed. Parts Will Be Supplied At No Charge And Labor Will Be Reimbursed.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Motor Coach Ind., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19781101
End Of Manufacture
19801201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1670
Date Owners Notified
19810301
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
19810104
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217