Recall 87V074000: 1981–1987 Motor Coach MC9
- Report received
- May 21, 1987
- Manufacturer
- Motor coach ind., inc.
- Potentially affected
- 5,043vehicles
- Model years
- 1981–1987
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
There may not be proper engagement between the male taper of the ball stud and the female taper of the pitman arm.
Possible consequence
Steering drag link could loosen and disengage from thesteering gear pitman arm, and result in a total loss of steering control.
Remedy
Repair to ensure that coaches have a good, tight pitman arm/drag link joint.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Motor Coach MC90 complaints
- 1982 Motor Coach MC90 complaints
- 1983 Motor Coach MC91 complaints
- 1984 Motor Coach MC90 complaints
- 1985 Motor Coach MC90 complaints
- 1986 Motor Coach MC90 complaints
- 1987 Motor Coach MC90 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.