| Make : MOTOR COACH | Model : MC9 | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19790101 - 19830101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V011000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19830701 | Date Received by ODI: 19830107 | Date Added to Database: 19830217 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3754 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE WINDOW LATCH AND LOCK COMPONENTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ALIGNED; CONSEQUENTLY, THE STAINLESS STEEL KEEPER (STRIKER) MAY CAUSE WEAR ON THE ALUMINUM LATCH. OPERATION OF THE WINDOW LATCH CAN BECOME MORE DIFFICULT. WINDOWS IN THE AFFECTED COACHES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND ALIGN LATCH COMPONENTS. THE SPECIFIC REPAIR PROCEDURE DEPENDS ON THE MAUFACTURER OF THE WINDOW. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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