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1982 Motor Coach MC9 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1982 Motor Coach MC9. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1982 Motor Coach MC9

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 87V074000 Reported 5,043 vehicles potentially affected MOTOR COACH IND., INC.

    There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.

    Remedy: Repair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint.

  2. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 83V053000 Reported 6 vehicles potentially affected MOTOR COACH IND., INC.

    The aluminum wheels are equipped with short threaded bolts which will not properly secure a spare steel wheel. Use of this spare could result in loss of the outer wheel without warning.

    Remedy: Manufacturer will forward replacement inner wheel nuts and will cover one hour labor charge for each vehicle involved. Outer wheels should be removed, inadequate nuts replaced and securely fastened, and outer wheel…

  3. Glass, side/rear (visibility)

    NHTSA 83V011000 Reported 3,754 vehicles potentially affected MOTOR COACH IND., INC.

    The window latch and lock components may not be properly aligned; consequently, the stainless steel keeper (striker) may cause wear on the aluminum latch. Operation of the window latch can become more difficult. Windows in the affected coaches may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard 217, "bus window retention and…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and align latch components. The specific repair procedure depends on the maufacturer of the window.

  4. Connection (steering)

    NHTSA 82V064000 Reported 182 vehicles potentially affected MOTOR COACH IND., INC.

    The drag ling clamps may contain defective capscrews. These capscrews may contain cracks which could eventually lead to capscrew failure.

    Remedy: The manufacturer removed all defective capscrews from stock. Replacement capscrews will be shipped to owners free of charge and labor will be reimbursed.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1982 Motor Coach MC9. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Motor Coach MC9 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Motor Coach MC9 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1978 Motor Coach MC920
1979 Motor Coach MC920
1980 Motor Coach MC920
1981 Motor Coach MC920
1982 Motor Coach MC940
1983 Motor Coach MC931
1984 Motor Coach MC920
1985 Motor Coach MC910
1986 Motor Coach MC910
1987 Motor Coach MC920
1988 Motor Coach MC910

Checking a specific 1982 Motor Coach MC9

How do I know if my 1982 Motor Coach MC9 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1982 Motor Coach MC9; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Motor Coach dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 82V064000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Motor Coach models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.