Recall 80V043000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER Defect in 1979-1980 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH
RECALL This recall affects up to 830 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 80V043000 |
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 830 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE CHAIN DRIVE WELDMENT MAY FAIL UNDER A LIFT LOAD ALLOWING THE WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM TO FALL TO THE GROUND. ALSO, THE TOP KNUCKLE JOINT WELDMENT MAY CONTAIN DEFECTIVE WELDS.
Remedy
MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE THE PARTS NECESSARY TO REPAIR WHEELCHAIR LIFTS AND WILL REIMBURSE FOR LABOR COSTS.
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 |