1980 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 80V043000 on 05/01/1980
- Component:
- Unknown or other
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1978 - 03/31/1980
- Affected:
- 830
- Defect:
- The chain drive weldment may fail under a lift load allowing the wheelchair platform to fall to the ground. also, the top knuckle joint weldment may contain defective welds.
- Correction:
- Manufacturer will provide the parts necessary to repair wheelchair lifts and will reimburse for labor costs.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with wheelchair lifts.system: equipment; wheelchair lift, chain drive.consequences of defect: if the platform falls, serious personal injury towheelchair passengers could result. the failure may occur without priorwarning.
- Campaign:
- 80V105000 on 08/20/1980
- Component:
- Electrical system:battery:cables
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1978 - 05/31/1980
- Affected:
- 1,727
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 80V106000 on 08/20/1980
- Component:
- Structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1979 - 06/30/1980
- Affected:
- 688
- Defect:
- On certain vehicles, the driver"s barrier glazing was not marked as safety glazing material. this does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials".
- Correction:
- Field service representatives will install the correct decals at no charge to owners.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: transit buses.system: equipment; certification labels.consequencees of defect: without the certification label there would be noverification that the correct material had been properly installed to provideprotection in the event of a collision.
- Campaign:
- 81V013000 on 03/05/1981
- Component:
- Structure
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1978 - 11/30/1980
- Affected:
- 2,628
- Defect:
- Cracks may develop in the trunnion to which the apex of the "a-frame" is attached. these cracks may progress to the point that the trunnion could fail and the a-frame could separate from it. if this occurs, the a-frame could come into contact with the conduit carrying air, as well as the electrical and fuel lines.
- Correction:
- Trunnion will be inspected for cracks and, if possible, cracks will be repaired as an interim measure. all trunnions will be reinforced by grumman; any deformed trunnions will be replaced with a reinforced part. repairs will be performed at no charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: transit buses.system: suspension; rear; trunnion.consequences of defect: a fire could break out, rear brakes could fail, or bothconditions could occur. loss of vehicle control could result in an accident andpersonal injury.note: failure of the trunnion may be indicated by shimmy in the rear of thebus. vehicles having this condition or visible cracks in the trunnion shouldimmediately be removed from service. buses should be inspected for cracks everytwo weeks or 1400 miles until corrected by grumman.
- Campaign:
- 81V145000 on 12/21/1981
- Component:
- Unknown or other
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1978 - 10/31/1981
- Affected:
- 1,585
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
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