How many recalls does the 1981 GMC Transit Coaches have?

The 1981 GMC Transit Coaches has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1981 GMC Transit Coaches has an open recall?

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1981 GMC Transit Coaches Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1981 GMC Transit Coaches has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 485 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 81V142000 1981-11-24 485 affected

Defect

THE MECHANISM WHICH LOCKS THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT PLATFORM OUTER BARRIER IN THE "UP" POSITION DURING PLATFORM LIFT AND LOWER MODES MAY MALFUNCTION. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE OUTER BARRIER COLLAPSING.

Remedy

TWO COMPONENTS OF THE BARRIER ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED: 1) HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, 2) SLIDE PLATE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1981 GMC Transit Coaches as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.