SuspensionRecall 89V-132 · 1987–1988 Motor Coach MC9
MOTOR COACH IND., INC. recall 89V-132 covers 448 1987–1988 Motor Coach MC9 for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V132000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DUE TO HIGH LOADS ON THE UPPER REAR RADIUS ROD, WHICH IS USED TO LOCATE THE CRIVE AXLE AND LIMIT VEHICLE ROLL DURING TURNING MANUEVERS, THE UPPER REAR RADIUS ROD MAY FAIL.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN INADEQUATE LOCATION OF THE AXLEWITH POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN MOVING PARTS, WHICH COULD CAUSE STABILITYPROBLEMS AND A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE SUSPECT RADIUS RODS WITH RODS OF A MORE HEAVY-DUTY DESIGN.
SYSTEM:SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRANSIT COACHES.
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 May 1, 1987 to July 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.