1983 Motor Coach MC9 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1983 Motor Coach MC9, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1983 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.
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Linkages (steering)
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.
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Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)
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…
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Glass, side/rear (visibility)
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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1983 Motor Coach MC9 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Lug nut bolts broke off axle, causing both tires on passenger side to come off, resulting in a collision. (ohio state police report)”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 20, 1997 · Suspension
Compare Motor Coach MC9 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Motor Coach MC9 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 Motor Coach MC9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 Motor Coach MC9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 Motor Coach MC9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 Motor Coach MC9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 Motor Coach MC9 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 Motor Coach MC9 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 Motor Coach MC9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 Motor Coach MC9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Motor Coach MC9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Motor Coach MC9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 Motor Coach MC9 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1983 Motor Coach MC9
How do I know if my 1983 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1983 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 83V011000).
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
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- 96A20 complaints
- 96A30 complaints
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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.