NHTSA Recall 79V250000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V250000; Date: Nov. 19, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Flxible Transit Coach; 1979 Flxible Transit Coach
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Grumman Flxible Corp.
Affected Units:: 808
Recall Summary:
The nylon hose that connects the quick release valve and the anchor coupling at the rear of the front axle was found to be excessively long. When the bus executes extreme right and left turns, the curbside nylon brake hose interferes with the tire. This intermittent interference will cause the nylon hose to chafe and ultimately fail.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect the nylon hose for chafing or interference and, if necessary, reroute the brake hose. This will be done at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: buses, transit. System: service brakes; air hoses. Consequences of defect: if these conditions are allowed to persist, air leakscould occur due to excessive chafing. Total front wheel brake failure and avehicle accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 11, 1979
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