1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH RECALL - #79V267000
RECALL FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
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 |
2/1/1963 - 10/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
1/14/1980 |
| Influenced by |
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/20/1979 |
| # Affected |
10,000 |
| Recalled for |
INTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 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 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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