1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH RECALL - #79V250000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
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 |
1/1/1900 - 10/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
12/19/1979 |
| Influenced by |
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/11/1979 |
| # Affected |
808 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
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 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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