1981 Transportation MC9 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1981 Transportation MC9. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1981 Transportation 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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Glass, side/rear (visibility)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
A number of buses have incorrect wire installation for their 12v headlamps.
Remedy: The dealer will provide owners of involved vehicles with parts and an appropriate labor allowance.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1981 Transportation 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 Transportation MC9 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Transportation MC9 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 Transportation MC9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 Transportation MC9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 Transportation MC9 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 Transportation MC9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 Transportation MC9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 Transportation MC9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 Transportation MC9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 Transportation MC9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 Transportation MC9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 Transportation MC9 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1981 Transportation MC9
How do I know if my 1981 Transportation 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 1981 Transportation 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 Transportation dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 81V064000).
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 Transportation models
- Transit Bus5 complaints
- Rts Bus1 complaints
- 102A30 complaints
- 96A20 complaints
- 96A30 complaints
- MC80 complaints
- Sturdivan0 complaints
- T300 complaints
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.