NHTSA Recall 81V013000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V013000; Date: Jan. 30, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Flxible Transit Coach; 1979 Flxible Transit Coach; 1980 Flxible Transit Coach
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Grumman Flxible Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,628
Recall Summary:
Cracks may develop in the trunnion to which the apex of the "a-frame" is attached. These cracks may progress to the point that the trunnion could fail and the a-frame could separate from it. If this occurs, the a-frame could come into contact with the conduit carrying air, as well as the electrical and fuel lines.
How to Fix:
Trunnion will be inspected for cracks and, if possible, cracks will be repaired as an interim measure. All trunnions will be reinforced by grumman; any deformed trunnions will be replaced with a reinforced part. Repairs will be performed at no charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: transit buses. System: suspension; rear; trunnion. Consequences of defect: a fire could break out, rear brakes could fail, or bothconditions could occur. Loss of vehicle control could result in an accident andpersonal injury. Note: failure of the trunnion may be indicated by shimmy in the rear of thebus. Vehicles having this condition or visible cracks in the trunnion shouldimmediately be removed from service. Buses should be inspected for cracks everytwo weeks or 1400 miles until corrected by grumman.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 18, 1981
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