1985 Transportation MC9 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1985 Transportation MC9. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1985 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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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
The pinch bolt used to clamp the steering drive shaft yoke to the steering gear box shaft may have insufficient torque. Consequence of defect: if the pinch bolt has insufficient torque, the bolt will wear to the extent that loss of interface with the groove in the steering box would occur, allowing the steering drive shaft to slip off…
Remedy: Install new pinch bolts, as necessary, and retorque to 40-45 lb./ft.
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
The center axle mounted steering gear necessitates the use of longer tie rod arms. These arms come in closer proximity to the front tires than buses not having the center axle mounted steering gear. Consequence of defect: the longer tie rod could scuff the front tire, which could result in tire failure and possible loss of vehicle…
Remedy: Replacement of tie rods on buses found to have tire clearance problems.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1985 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 1985 Transportation MC9
How do I know if my 1985 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 1985 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 85V082000).
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.