NHTSA Recall 80V043000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V043000; Date: Apr. 9, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Flxible Transit Coach; 1980 Flxible Transit Coach
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Grumman Flxible Corp.
Affected Units:: 830
Recall Summary:
The chain drive weldment may fail under a lift load allowing the wheelchair platform to fall to the ground. Also, the top knuckle joint weldment may contain defective welds.
How to Fix:
Manufacturer will provide the parts necessary to repair wheelchair lifts and will reimburse for labor costs.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. System: equipment; wheelchair lift, chain drive. Consequences of defect: if the platform falls, serious personal injury towheelchair passengers could result. The failure may occur without priorwarning.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 1, 1980
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