Flxible Flxible 1974

Model Flxible made in 1974 by Flxible got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, parking brake and power train.

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
76V171000GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. V (Vehicle)178710/25/1976MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION10/29/197610/12/1979
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NotesFlxible campaign no 148.possibility that an electrical arc-over can occur inthe area of the starter junction block.this may result from an intermittentcontact between the starter cable terminal and the junction block terminal studor the breaking away of the electrical insulation sleeve around the terminalstud where it passes through the engine bulkhead.the arc-over may result inan electrical fire.(correct by inspecting and replacing junction block wherenecessary).bus-transit.
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE
78V137000GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.from 08/01/1974 to 09/01/1977V (Vehicle)117906/02/1978MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION06/13/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe parking brake drum, if subjected to abnormal heating as a result of operating the coach with the parking brake applied or only partially released, may become cracked. the weakened brake drum then becomes subject to failure.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe brake drum will be inspected and, if necessary, will be replaced with an improved brake drum.
NotesVehicle description: transit buses equipped with propeller shaft brake systems.system: parking brakes; brake, drum.consequences of defect: if failure occurs during prop shaft rotation, the drumwill disintegrate, propelling drum fragments at high speeds and possiblyresulting in passenger injury and property damage.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
75V018000GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. V (Vehicle)234901/23/1975MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION01/03/197510/12/1979
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NotesFlxible campaign no n/a.all.possibility that the transmission shift toggleswitch can be made to be in two modes of operation simultaneously.that is inneutral and forward or reverse.should the coach be started and leftunattended and if parking brake is not firmly set vehicle could move and causeaccident.(correct by inspecting and installing service kit to solve aboveproblem).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
78V081000GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.from 12/01/1973 to 12/01/1976V (Vehicle)395404/03/1978MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION04/13/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryCertain transverse radius rod brackets, on the involved vehicles, attached to the top of the front axle, may have been improperly manufactured. this improper manufacturing could result in abnormal stress loads being imposed on one or both brackets during installation.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect brackets for cracks and perpendicularity and, if necessary, reposition or replace the brackets.
NotesVehicle description: transit buses.system: suspension; rod brackets.consequences of defect: continued operation under these circumstances willresult in fracture of the vertical portion of either bracket. if completebracket separation of either bracket occurs as a result of fracture, the frontaxle could shift sideways causing binding and rubbing of the steering shaft.this could lead to a loss of steering control without prior warning and anaccident.note: binding and rubbing at the steering shaft should provide warning to theoperator that the defect exists.
75V177000GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. V (Vehicle)229309/26/1975MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION10/02/197510/12/1979
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NotesFlxbile campaign no 131.city bus.possibility that the transverse rodbracket attached to the top of the front axle may have been improperly weldedat the time of fabrication.if this condition exists, it would permit the axleto shift side ways causing binding or rubbing of the steering shaft andeventual loss of steering control, with possible vehicle crash without warning.(correct by inspecting and replacing bracket with properly welded brackets).
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
75V033000GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. V (Vehicle)145102/12/1975OVSCFLXIBLE CORPORATION02/19/197510/12/1979571217
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NotesFlxible campaign no n/a.transit coach.emergency window release latch failedto meet the requirement of fmvss 217.the force necessary to accomplish therelease of window was in excess of 20 pounds pressure.(correct by inspectingand adjusting latches to perform to the requirements of standard 217).