Flxible Transit Coach 1977
Model Transit Coach made in 1977 by Flxible got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerninginterior lighting, service brakes, air.
Model 1977
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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INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
79V267000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 02/01/1963 to 10/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 10000 | 12/20/1979 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 11/14/1979 | 01/14/1980 | 571 | 108 | |||||
Defect Summary | The 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. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will install an additional plastic covershield over the existing shield to eliminate the problem. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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) | ||||||||||||||||
79V248000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 03/01/1976 to 04/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 1535 | 12/22/1979 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 11/15/1979 | 12/14/1979 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the components needed to bring the brake release time into compliance with the standard. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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. |