Vehicle recall 89V132000 · August 8, 1989
1987-1988 Motor Coach MC9
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- This could result in inadequate location of the axlewith possible interference between moving parts, which could cause stabilityproblems and a potential for an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace suspect radius rods with rods of a more heavy-duty design.
- Notes
- System:suspension.vehicle description:transit coaches.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V132000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 8, 1989
- Filed by
- MOTOR COACH IND., INC.
- Owner notification
- March 1, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 448
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Motor Coach MC9 (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
Has your Motor Coach been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Motor Coach dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.