Flxible 111dcd061
Model 111dcd061 made by Flxible got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, steering.
Model 1973
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 73V097000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 08/01/1972 to 03/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 809 | 05/16/1973 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 05/01/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Flxible campaign no 78-24-2.possibility that an improper length (short) pinwas used in the brake pedal to brake valve assembly.if this conditionexists,prolonged use of this pin could result in loss of braking action.(correct by inspecting and installing proper length pin.) | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 73V137000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 01/01/1973 to 05/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 459 | 06/12/1973 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 06/18/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | 35' and 40' city buses.possibility that the angled bolts used to attachsteering gear to front axle may crack or fracture due to improper heattreatment.if this condition exists it could ultimately result in imparedsteering control.(correct by inspecting and replacing bolt where necessary). | |||||||||||||||
| 73V098000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 08/01/1972 to 03/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 809 | 05/16/1973 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 05/01/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Flxible campaign no 79-7-5.possibility that due to improper manufacture, thesplines in steering gear end of pitman arm are oversize.this condition causeslockwasher and nut to bottom on splined shoulder of steering gear pitman shaftbefore pitman arm is tight.a loosepitman arm causes a mushy steeringreaction and eventually will result in loss of steering control.(correct byinspecting and replacing pitman arm where necessary.) | |||||||||||||||