NHTSA Recall 81V067000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V067000; Date: Jun. 1, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Flxible Transit Coach; 1979 Flxible Transit Coach
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Grumman Flxible Corp.
Affected Units:: 679
Recall Summary:
Under certain operating road conditions, the power cables contained in a tube between the batteries and the engine can move freely. This movement could cause the main power cable to chafe, leading to an electrical short.
How to Fix:
The present wiring channel will be replaced and insulating type supporting blocks will be added without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: transit buses. System: electrical system; battery cables. Consequences of defect: a short circuit occurring in the main power cable couldnote: until the problem is corrected, electrical cables should be periodicallychecked for evidence of chafing. If chafing exists, the vehicle should beimmediately removed from service.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 22, 1981
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