Vehicle recall 83V053000 · May 10, 1983

1982-1983 Motor Coach MC9

The aluminum wheels are equipped with short threaded bolts which will not properly secure a spare steel wheel.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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 nuts securely fastened. Incorrect inner nuts should be returned to manufacturer.
Notes: Vehicle description: buses equipped with aluminum wheels.system: suspension; inner wheel nuts for aluminum wheels.consequences of defect: outer wheel could roll free and cause an accident andpersonal injury to other drivers on the road.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V053000
Reported to NHTSA: May 10, 1983
Filed by: MOTOR COACH IND., INC.
Owner notification: May 3, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 6
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 83V053000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Motor Coach MC9 (1982-1983): 1983, 1982

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