Flxible Transit Coach 1976

Model Transit Coach made in 1976 by Flxible got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerninginterior lighting, service brakes, air.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
INTERIOR LIGHTING
79V267000GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.from 02/01/1963 to 10/01/1978V (Vehicle)1000012/20/1979MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION11/14/197901/14/1980571108
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. the stepwell lights located at the curbside front entrance door and the rear exit door may generate excessive heat. this heat may be transmitted to the protruding shield located in the passenger entrance and exit area.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install an additional plastic covershield over the existing shield to eliminate the problem.
NotesVehicle description: transit buses.system: lighting and communications; entrance and exit doors.consequences of defect: the shield could become hot enough to seriously burn apassenger upon contact.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
79V248000GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.from 03/01/1976 to 04/01/1977V (Vehicle)153512/22/1979MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION11/15/197912/14/1979571121
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the required brake release time of 0.55 seconds may not be attainable due to disconnection of the rockwell skid control valve which had performed the relay valve and quick release functions.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the components needed to bring the brake release time into compliance with the standard.
NotesVehicle description: buses, transit and suburban.system: electric brakes; skid valve.consequences of defect: a delay in releasing brakes and resuming vehiclemovement could contribute to an accident in certain traffic situations.