Parking brakeRecall 76V-033 · 1975–1976 Motor Coach MC8 Crusader

MOTOR COACH IND., INC. recall 76V-033 covers 170 1975–1976 Motor Coach MC8 Crusader for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 1976.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1701 model

ReportedFeb 23, 1976Owners notified Feb 13, 1976

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 76V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

MOTOR COACH CAMPAIGN NO N/A.40-FOOT INTERCITY COACH.POSSIBILITY COACHESEQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL PARKING BRAKE WITH AUTOMATIC APPLICATION MAY EXPERIENCETAG AXLE TIRE DAMAGE DUE TO WHEEL LOCK-UP.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, TIRE FIRECOULD DEVELOP IF SUFFICIENT HEAT IS GENERATED BY THE FRICTION.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND CAGING SPRING OF SPRING BRAKES CHAMBER TO PREVENT PARKING BRAKEAPPLICATION).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Motor Coach MC8 Crusader1975, 1976