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1980 TRANSPORTATION MC9

4 recalls — 0 complaints

87V065000 May 13, 1987
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
THERE MAY NOT BE PROPER ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TAPER OF THE BALL STUD AND THE FEMALE TAPER OF THE PITMAN ARM.
Consequence
STEERING DRAG LINK COULD LOOSEN AND DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM, AND RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
REPAIR TO ENSURE THAT COACHES HAVE A GOOD, TIGHT PITMAN ARM/DRAG LINK JOINT.
2,834 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
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.
2,074 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
81V064000 May 26, 1981
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
A NUMBER OF BUSES HAVE INCORRECT WIRE INSTALLATION FOR THEIR 12V HEADLAMPS.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL PROVIDE OWNERS OF INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH PARTS AND AN APPROPRIATE LABOR ALLOWANCE.
247 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
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.
1,083 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

TRANSPORTATION MC9 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TRANSPORTATION MC9 across all model years (1978–1987).

23 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

TRANSPORTATION MC9 — Year by Year

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1982 3 0 View
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1980 (current) 4 0
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