Recall 79V241000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE Defect in 1978-1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH
RECALL This recall affects up to 915 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V241000 |
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 915 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
FOREIGN MATERIAL MAY COLLECT UNDER THE BALANCE BEAM OF THE TREADLE VALVE. IF DEBRIS IS ALLOWED TO COLLECT AND REMAIN UNDER THE BALANCE BEAM, COMPLETE ACTUATION OF THE TREADLE VALVE MAY BE IMPAIRED. THIS COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE.
Remedy
THE TREADLE VALVE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AT REGULAR INTERVALS FOR ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL THAT MAY HAVE COLLECTED. ALSO, DEALER WILL INSTALL A DEBRIS DISPLACER UNDER THE TREADLE VALVE BALANCE BEAM AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Related Recalls for FLXIBLE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93V050000 | 1991 FLXIBLE METRO | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 487 | |
| 90V203000 | 1990 FLXIBLE METRO | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1,447 | |
| 90V122000 | 1988 FLXIBLE METRO | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 45 | |
| 89V172000 | 1989 FLXIBLE METRO | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 167 | |
| 90V085000 | 1987 FLXIBLE METRO | VISIBILITY | 55 | |
| 90V150000 | 1990 FLXIBLE METRO | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 461 | |
| 89V169000 | 1988 FLXIBLE METRO | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 51 | |
| 89V186000 | 1989 FLXIBLE METRO | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 755 | |
| 89V040000 | 1984 FLXIBLE METRO | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4,758 | |
| 88V196000 | 1988 FLXIBLE METRO | SEAT BELTS | 551 |