Flxible Transit Coach 1979
Model Transit Coach made in 1979 by Flxible got 13 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, interior lighting and service brakes, air.
Model 1979
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V065000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 08/01/1979 to 11/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 89 | 06/29/1982 | ODI | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 06/25/1982 | 07/01/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The section that carries the power cables from the batteries to the engine (called the hat section) could fracture causing the main power cable to chafe. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The end support will be removed from the hat section and a component called a stiffener will be added. also, the cables will be repositioned, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: buses, advanced design.system: electrical; hat section power cable carrier.consequences of defect: an electrical short could occur and could lead to avehicle fire and personal injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| 80V105000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 06/01/1978 to 06/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 1727 | 09/15/1980 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 08/07/1980 | 08/21/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The power cables leading from the batteries of the involved vehicles are subject to a chafing condition, which, if undetected or not corrected can cause wear to the cable insulation. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | To prevent chafing of the battery cables, the dealer will install four battery clamps, two each on the battery hold down bar and the fuel bolster bracket, and install pieces of rubber hose insulation onto the larger power cables. this will be done at no expense to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: buses; transit, advanced design.system: electrical; battery cable.consequences of defect: if the chafing condition persists, it could result increation of an electrical circuit to ground situation (short) which could causeheat damage or fire to vehicle and personal injury to operator.note: owner should have cables checked immediately to avoid personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V243000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 06/01/1978 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 808 | 10/23/1979 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 11/06/1979 | 12/14/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | It has been determined that the underfloor wire conduit attaching hanger assembly may fatigue and break under certain operating road conditions. breaking of this assembly allows the wiring conduit to move freely at the unsupported end. this movement could cause chafing of the main power cables, creating the potential for an electrical short circuit. the wire conduit may also impact on the rear suspension u bolt attachment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a more rigid conduit support bracket and will reconfigure the wiring and add a positioning clamp which will eliminate the potential for impact with the suspension u bolt attachment assembly. dealer will also add a new conduit support bracket which will eliminate potential for fatigue or breakage of the attaching hanger assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: buses, transit.system: electrical; wiring.consequences of defect: if a short circuit were to occur in the main powerleads, high temperatures could be generated, which could lead to a vehicle fireand personal injuries to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| 81V067000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 09/01/1978 to 11/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 679 | 07/22/1981 | ODI | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 06/01/1981 | 06/18/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under certain operating road conditions, the power cables contained in a tube between the batteries and the engine can move freely. this movement could cause the main power cable to chafe, leading to an electrical short. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The present wiring channel will be replaced and insulating type supporting blocks will be added without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: transit buses.system: electrical system; battery cables.consequences of defect: a short circuit occurring in the main power cable couldnote: until the problem is corrected, electrical cables should be periodicallychecked for evidence of chafing. if chafing exists, the vehicle should beimmediately removed from service. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V259000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 12/01/1978 to 04/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 345 | 12/18/1979 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 12/14/1979 | 01/11/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The alternating current power wire, which supplies power to the condenser fan motors, may have been grounded by chafing of the insulation against the cable clamp and clamp contact of the transmission oil filter flexline. this could cause the condenser fan motor wire to overheat. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The harness and power feed wiring will be rerouted and the cable clamps will be relocated. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: transit buses.system: electrical; alternating current power wire.consequences of defect: an overheated motor wire could lead to a vehicle fire,resulting in injury to passengers and property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V241000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 06/01/1978 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 915 | 10/16/1979 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 11/02/1979 | 12/14/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Foreign material may collect under the balance beam of the treadle valve. if debris is allowed to collect and remain under the balance beam, complete actuation of the treadle valve may be impaired. this could lead to brake failure. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The treadle valve should be inspected at regular intervals for any foreign material that may have collected. also, dealer will install a debris displacer under the treadle valve balance beam at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: buses.system: air brakes; valve, foot control.consequences of defect: brake failure can cause loss of vehicle control and avehicle accident.note: binding of the treadle valve or slow application of brakes should providewarning to operator that defect exists. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V250000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 808 | 12/11/1979 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 11/19/1979 | 12/19/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The nylon hose that connects the quick release valve and the anchor coupling at the rear of the front axle was found to be excessively long. when the bus executes extreme right and left turns, the curbside nylon brake hose interferes with the tire. this intermittent interference will cause the nylon hose to chafe and ultimately fail. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the nylon hose for chafing or interference and, if necessary, reroute the brake hose. this will be done at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: buses, transit.system: service brakes; air hoses.consequences of defect: if these conditions are allowed to persist, air leakscould occur due to excessive chafing. total front wheel brake failure and avehicle accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V013000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 06/01/1978 to 12/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 2628 | 03/18/1981 | ODI | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 01/30/1981 | 03/06/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Cracks may develop in the trunnion to which the apex of the a-frame is attached. these cracks may progress to the point that the trunnion could fail and the a-frame could separate from it. if this occurs, the a-frame could come into contact with the conduit carrying air, as well as the electrical and fuel lines. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Trunnion will be inspected for cracks and, if possible, cracks will be repaired as an interim measure. all trunnions will be reinforced by grumman; any deformed trunnions will be replaced with a reinforced part. repairs will be performed at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: transit buses.system: suspension; rear; trunnion.consequences of defect: a fire could break out, rear brakes could fail, or bothconditions could occur. loss of vehicle control could result in an accident andpersonal injury.note: failure of the trunnion may be indicated by shimmy in the rear of thebus. vehicles having this condition or visible cracks in the trunnion shouldimmediately be removed from service. buses should be inspected for cracks everytwo weeks or 1400 miles until corrected by grumman. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V264000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 06/01/1978 to 11/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 742 | 12/18/1979 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 11/20/1979 | 01/14/1980 | 571 | 206 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, door locks and door retension components. the extension spring that attaches the spring bracket to the valve arm at the front door entrance engine assembly may not maintain the door in an open position when the emergency t handle is pulled. this allows the extension spring to retract and the door to close when the t handle is released. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a new emergency release mechanism at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: transit buses.system: structure; extension spring.consequences of defect: passengers may be hindered in exiting through the frontdoor in an emergency situation and serious injuries could result. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V106000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 10/01/1979 to 07/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 688 | 08/04/1980 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 08/07/1980 | 08/21/1980 | 571 | 205 | |||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, the drivers barrier glazing was not marked as safety glazing material. this does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, glazing materials. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Field service representatives will install the correct decals at no charge to owners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: transit buses.system: equipment; certification labels.consequencees of defect: without the certification label there would be noverification that the correct material had been properly installed to provideprotection in the event of a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V043000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 12/01/1978 to 04/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 830 | 04/01/1980 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 04/09/1980 | 05/02/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The chain drive weldment may fail under a lift load allowing the wheelchair platform to fall to the ground. also, the top knuckle joint weldment may contain defective welds. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Manufacturer will provide the parts necessary to repair wheelchair lifts and will reimburse for labor costs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with wheelchair lifts.system: equipment; wheelchair lift, chain drive.consequences of defect: if the platform falls, serious personal injury towheelchair passengers could result. the failure may occur without priorwarning. | |||||||||||||||
| 81V145000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 01/01/1979 to 11/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 1585 | 12/04/1981 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 12/01/1981 | 12/22/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The set-screw may not be positioned correctly, allowing the drive key to slide out of the hub and the hub and sprocket to disengage. this would cause the wheelchair platform to fall to the ground without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Wheelchair lift will be inspected for the correct positioning of the set-screw. if necessary, the drive key will be tack welded into the drive hex without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with wheelchair lifts.system: equipment; wheelchair lift, set-screw.consequences of defect: if the platform gives way, serious personal injurycould result. | |||||||||||||||