1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH RECALL - #80V105000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
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.
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 - 6/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
8/21/1980 |
| Influenced by |
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/15/1980 |
| # Affected |
1,727 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 INTERIOR LIGHTING
1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for STRUCTURE
1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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