Body: doorRecall 81V-014 · 1978–1980 Transportation MC9
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. recall 81V-014 covers 1,083 1978–1980 Transportation MC9 for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".
The fix
NEWLY DESIGNED PROP MECHANISM WILL BE INSTALLED TO REPLACE EXISTING PROP MECHANISMS. PARTS WILL BE SUPPLIED AT NO CHARGE AND LABOR WILL BE REIMBURSED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY BUSES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; ROOF EMERGENCY EXITS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, SAFE EXIT FROM THEVEHICLE MAY BE IMPEDED. THERE IS INCREASED RISK OF PASSENGER INJURY IFEMERGENCY EXIT THROUGH THE ROOF HATCHES IS REQUIRED.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.