Motor Coach Industries, Inc: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Motor Coach Industries, Inc in 1981. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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January 4, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:DOOR:EMERGENCY:ROOF

ROOF HATCHES MAY BE PROPPED OPEN TO ALLOW FOR FRESH AIR VENTILATION. THE PROP MECHANISM WAS DESIGNED TO DISENGAGE WHEN FULL OPENING OF THE HATCH IS REQUIRED TO EXIT. THE RELEASE BUTTON THAT DISENGAGES THE PROP MECHANISM MAY REQUIRE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO RELEASE, WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".

NHTSA ID: 81V017000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 1,670

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

NEWLY DESIGNED PROP MECHANISMS WILL BE INSTALLED. PARTS WILL BE SUPPLIED AT NO CHARGE AND LABOR WILL BE REIMBURSED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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