Recall 79V267000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING Defect in 1963-1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH
RECALL This recall affects up to 10,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 79V267000 |
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 10,000 |
| Component | INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1963 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1964 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1965 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1966 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1967 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1968 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1969 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1970 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1971 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1972 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1973 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1974 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1975 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1976 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1977 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1978 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH, 1979 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH
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Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". THE STEPWELL LIGHTS LOCATED AT THE CURBSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE HEAT. THIS HEAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO THE PROTRUDING SHIELD LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER ENTRANCE AND EXIT AREA.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL PLASTIC COVERSHIELD OVER THE EXISTING SHIELD TO ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM.
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 |