Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 81V-064 · 1980–1981 Transportation MC9
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. recall 81V-064 covers 247 1980–1981 Transportation MC9 for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V064000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A NUMBER OF BUSES HAVE INCORRECT WIRE INSTALLATION FOR THEIR 12V HEADLAMPS.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL PROVIDE OWNERS OF INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH PARTS AND AN APPROPRIATE LABOR ALLOWANCE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY BUSES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; HEADLAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN THE LOW BEAMHEADLAMPS BURNING OUT (ONE AT A TIME) LEAVING THE BUS WITHOUT ANY LOW BEAMS.HIGH BEAMS WILL STILL OPERATE BUT LOSS OF LOW BEAMS CREATES AN UNSAFE DRIVINGCONDITION.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1980 to May 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.