| Make : FLXIBLE | Model : TRANSIT COACH | Year : 1963 |
| Build Dates : 19630201 - 19781001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V267000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19791220 | Date Received by ODI: 19791114 | Date Added to Database: 19800114 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLXIBLE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL PLASTIC COVERSHIELD OVER THE EXISTING SHIELD TO ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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