1976 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recalls (2)

Campaign:

79V248000 on 12/13/1979

Component:

Service brakes, air:antilock:interconnecting assembly(wiring)

Manufactured:

02/29/1976 - 03/31/1977

Affected:

1,535

Defect:

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". the required brake release time of 0.55 seconds may not be attainable due to disconnection of the rockwell skid control valve which had performed the relay valve and quick release functions.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the components needed to bring the brake release time into compliance with the standard.

Notes:

Vehicle description: buses, transit and suburban.system: electric brakes; skid valve.consequences of defect: a delay in releasing brakes and resuming vehiclemovement could contribute to an accident in certain traffic situations.

---

Campaign:

79V267000 on 01/13/1980

Component:

Interior lighting

Manufactured:

01/31/1963 - 09/30/1978

Affected:

10,000

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

Home | Privacy