1979 TRANSPORTATION MC9
2 recalls — 0 complaints
83V009000 Jan 1, 1983
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
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 MECHAN... Read more
Remedy
THE DEFECT MAY BE CORRECTED BY INSPECTING, CLAMPING A TOOL ONTO THE WINDOW ASSEMBLY STRIKER PLATE, AND SETTING THE PROPER GAP BETWEEN THE WINDOW RETENTION MECHANISM AND THE STRIKER PLATE. THE SPECIFIC PROCEDURE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM DEPENDS ON THE MANUFACTURER OF THE WINDOW ASSEMBLY.
81V014000 Jan 2, 1981
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
ROOF HATCHES MAY BE PROPPED OPEN TO ALLOW FOR FRESH AIR VENTILLATION. 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 REQUIREME... Read more
Remedy
NEWLY DESIGNED PROP MECHANISM WILL BE INSTALLED TO REPLACE EXISTING PROP MECHANISMS. PARTS WILL BE SUPPLIED AT NO CHARGE AND LABOR WILL BE REIMBURSED.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
TRANSPORTATION MC9 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TRANSPORTATION MC9 across all model years (1978–1987).
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Total Recalls
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Total Complaints
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Investigations
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Reported Crashes
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Reported Fires
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Reported Deaths