NHTSA Recall 79V248000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V248000; Date: Nov. 15, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Flxible Transit Coach; 1977 Flxible Transit Coach
Component: Service Brakes, Air:antilock:interconnecting Assembly(wiring)
Manufactured by: Grumman Flxible Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,535
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the components needed to bring the brake release time into compliance with the standard.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 22, 1979
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