NHTSA Recall 79V241000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V241000; Date: Nov. 2, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Flxible Transit Coach; 1979 Flxible Transit Coach
Component: Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control
Manufactured by: Grumman Flxible Corp.
Affected Units:: 915
Recall Summary:
Foreign material may collect under the balance beam of the treadle valve. If debris is allowed to collect and remain under the balance beam, complete actuation of the treadle valve may be impaired. This could lead to brake failure.
How to Fix:
The treadle valve should be inspected at regular intervals for any foreign material that may have collected. Also, dealer will install a debris displacer under the treadle valve balance beam at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: buses. System: air brakes; valve, foot control. Consequences of defect: brake failure can cause loss of vehicle control and avehicle accident. Note: binding of the treadle valve or slow application of brakes should providewarning to operator that defect exists.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 16, 1979
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