Motor Coach Industries, Inc: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Motor Coach Industries, Inc in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 1, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS

CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE LOW AIR WARNING SIGNAL MAY NOT ACTIVATE UNTIL SERVICE RESERVOIR PRESSURE IS BELOW 60 PSI. ALSO, THE BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY EXCEED THE REQUIRED 0.55 SECONDS ON THE RIGHT HAND FRONT WHEEL.

NHTSA ID: 79V178000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,602

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL ADJUST THE PIN SWITCH TO PRESSURE TO BRING VEHICLES INTO COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 6, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT

THE DRIVER"S SEAT BELT MAY FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". SEAT BELTS MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY LONG TO ALLOW SOME DRIVERS TO FASTEN THEM WHEN THE SEAT IS IN THE FORWARD AND HIGHEST POSITION.

NHTSA ID: 79V067000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 8

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

SEAT BELTS OF THE CORRECT LENGTH WILL BE PROVIDED, WITHOUT CHARGE, FOR OWNER INSTALLATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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