NHTSA Recall 81V145000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V145000; Date: Dec. 1, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Flxible Transit Coach; 1980 Flxible Transit Coach; 1981 Flxible Transit Coach
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Grumman Flxible Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,585
Recall Summary:
The set-screw may not be positioned correctly, allowing the drive key to slide out of the hub and the hub and sprocket to disengage. This would cause the wheelchair platform to fall to the ground without prior warning.
How to Fix:
Wheelchair lift will be inspected for the correct positioning of the set-screw. If necessary, the drive key will be tack welded into the drive hex without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. System: equipment; wheelchair lift, set-screw. Consequences of defect: if the platform gives way, serious personal injurycould result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 4, 1981
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