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.
Manufacturer safety record
Motor Coach Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 3 owner complaints and 11 recalls for Motor Coach vehicles from 1973 to 1989. The most complained-about model is the MC9 (1 complaints).
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Motor Coach models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC9 | 1978-1988 | 1 | 8 |
| MC8 | 1973-1978 | 0 | 4 |
| MC5B | 1975-1978 | 0 | 2 |
| MC5C | 1975-1978 | 0 | 2 |
| 102A3 | 1985-1987 | 0 | 1 |
| 96A3 | 1985-1987 | 0 | 1 |
| MC7 | 1973-1975 | 0 | 1 |
| Crusader II | 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| Motor Coach | 1989 | 1 | 0 |
All time
Most complained-about Motor Coach vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1983 Motor Coach MC9 | 1 | 3 | D |
| 2 | 1989 Motor Coach Crusader II | 1 | 0 | - |
| 3 | 1989 Motor Coach Motor Coach | 1 | 0 | - |
Latest Motor Coach recalls
There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.
Faulty filter collapses under normal amount of pressure. Loss of steering power assist will result.
Covers1984 Motor Coach MC9
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.
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...
The drag ling clamps may contain defective capscrews. These capscrews may contain cracks which could eventually lead to capscrew failure.
Covers1982 Motor Coach MC9
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data