NHTSA Recall 79V264000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V264000; Date: Nov. 20, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Flxible Transit Coach; 1979 Flxible Transit Coach
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Grumman Flxible Corp.
Affected Units:: 742
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retension components". The extension spring that attaches the spring bracket to the valve arm at the front door entrance engine assembly may not maintain the door in an open position when the emergency "t" handle is pulled. This allows the extension spring to retract and the door to close when the "t" handle is released.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a new emergency release mechanism at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: transit buses. System: structure; extension spring. Consequences of defect: passengers may be hindered in exiting through the frontdoor in an emergency situation and serious injuries could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 18, 1979
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