1980 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall - Campaign #81V145000

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1980 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH RECALL - #81V145000

RECALL FOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE SET-SCREW MAY NOT BE POSITIONED CORRECTLY, ALLOWING THE DRIVE KEY TO SLIDE OUT OF THE HUB AND THE HUB AND SPROCKET TO DISENGAGE. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM TO FALL TO THE GROUND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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Vehicle 1980 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Manufacturer GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. Manufactured between 1/1/1979 - 11/1/1981 Recalled on 12/22/1981 Influenced by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. Owners Notified on 12/4/1981 # Affected 1,585 Recalled for UNKNOWN OR OTHER Description THE SET-SCREW MAY NOT BE POSITIONED CORRECTLY, ALLOWING THE DRIVE KEY TO SLIDE OUT OF THE HUB AND THE HUB AND SPROCKET TO DISENGAGE. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM TO FALL TO THE GROUND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Consequences Corrective action WHEELCHAIR LIFT WILL BE INSPECTED FOR THE CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE SET-SCREW. IF NECESSARY, THE DRIVE KEY WILL BE TACK WELDED INTO THE DRIVE HEX WITHOUT CHARGE. Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; WHEELCHAIR LIFT, SET-SCREW.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE PLATFORM GIVES WAY, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURYCOULD RESULT. See also 1980 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1980 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 1980 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1980 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall for STRUCTURE