Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluidRecall 84V-064 · 1984 Motor Coach MC9
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. recall 84V-064 covers 207 1984 Motor Coach MC9 for a hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V064000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FAULTY FILTER COLLAPSES UNDER NORMAL AMOUNT OF PRESSURE. LOSS OF STEERING POWER ASSIST WILL RESULT.
The fix
CUSTOMERS WERE TELEPHONED AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FILTER ELEMENT FROM STEERING. MCI WILL LATER SEND A REPLACEMENT FILTER AND A COMPENSATION FEE OF $8.00 FOR LABOR.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING ASSIST FILTER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING WILL BECOME DIFFICULT. POSSIBLE LOSS OFCONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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 February 1, 1984 to May 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.