Flxible Flxette 1972

Model Flxette made in 1972 by Flxible got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, steering.

Model 1972

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS
76V051000GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. V (Vehicle)34303/22/1976MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION04/08/197610/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesFlxible campaign no 139.city and suburban buses.a determination was madeupon testing for compliance with fmvss standard 207 that the driver's seatmounting which is required to withstand 6,000 pounds force (pull) failed tomeet these requirements.if this condition exists, separation of seat from theplatform may occur resulting in possible driver injury and loss of vehiclecontrol.(correct by inspecting and modifying with special repair kit).
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
72V205000GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. V (Vehicle)24908/15/1972MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION08/22/197210/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesFlxible campaign no n/a.possibility that steering column may have beenimproperly installed, could cause bending action of shaft and could subjectshaft to abnormal stresses under certain conditions.should stresses be severeenough or extend over a sufficeint period of time, steering shaft could break,resulting in loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting and properlyinstalling steering shaft where necessary.).