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1983 Motor Coach MC9Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1983 Motor Coach MC9, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 20, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1983 Motor Coach MC9 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1983 Motor Coach MC9 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering: linkages

Recall 87V-074 · May 21, 1987 · 5,043 vehicles

Risk. STEERING DRAG LINK COULD LOOSEN AND DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM, AND RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Motor Coach.

Best & worst years

1983 vs. every other MC9 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MC9 median. How we score

'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1983 Motor Coach MC9, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FAST IDLE AIR CYL FAILURESPE88004 · closed Nov 19, 1987
    No recall
In owners' words

What MC9 owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

LUG NUT BOLTS BROKE OFF AXLE, CAUSING BOTH TIRES ON PASSENGER SIDE TO COME OFF, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Complaint 525271 · Nov 20, 1997

Own a 1983 MC9?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.