1985 TRANSPORTATION MC9
3 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.
86V097000 Jul 22, 1986
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Remedy
INSTALL NEW PINCH BOLTS, AS NECESSARY, AND RETORQUE TO 40-45 LB./FT.
85V082000 Jun 24, 1985
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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. ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACEMENT OF TIE RODS ON BUSES FOUND TO HAVE TIRE CLEARANCE PROBLEMS.
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