Visibility: glass, side/rearRecall 83V-009 · 1979–1983 Transportation MC9
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. recall 83V-009 covers 2,074 1979–1983 Transportation MC9 for a visibility: glass, side/rear problem, reported to NHTSA on January 1, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V009000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BECAUSE OF MISALIGNED LATCH AND LOCK COMPONENTS, CERTAIN SIDE WINDOW ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE". A WEAR PATTERN MAY BEGIN TO FORM ON THE WINDOW HINGE WHICH MAY CAUSE EXTREME DIFFICULTY IN OPERATING THE RETENTION MECHANISM.
The fix
THE DEFECT MAY BE CORRECTED BY INSPECTING, CLAMPING A TOOL ONTO THE WINDOW ASSEMBLY STRIKER PLATE, AND SETTING THE PROPER GAP BETWEEN THE WINDOW RETENTION MECHANISM AND THE STRIKER PLATE. THE SPECIFIC PROCEDURE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM DEPENDS ON THE MANUFACTURER OF THE WINDOW ASSEMBLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY BUSES.SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDOW, SASH ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT OR FIRE, DIFFICULTY IN OPENINGTHE EMERGENCY WINDOW EXITS COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.