NHTSA Recall 79V154000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V154000; Date: Jun. 19, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Grumman Grumman
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Grumman Flxible Corp.
Affected Units:: 433
Recall Summary:
The cable actuating emergencey door release may not function properly due to a staked key in the collar of the emergency release cable. This condition may cause the release cable to bind if the "t" handle is rotated as it is being pulled.
How to Fix:
Both the front and rear emergency door release assemblies will be reworked to correct the problem.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: buses, transit. System: structure; door assembly, latches and locks. Consequences of defect: binding of the emergency release cable will prevent theemergency door release bar from operating. In an emergency passenger evacuationwould be hampered and personal injuries could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 12, 1979
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