1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH RECALL - #81V067000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
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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| Vehicle |
1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH |
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| Manufacturer |
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1978 - 11/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
6/18/1981 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/22/1981 |
| # Affected |
679 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS
1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for STRUCTURE
1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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