1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH RECALL - #79V241000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : CONTROLS : FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH |
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| Manufacturer |
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1978 - 10/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
12/14/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/16/1979 |
| # Affected |
915 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for STRUCTURE
1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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