| Make : FLXIBLE | Model : TRANSIT COACH | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19780601 - 19791001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V241000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19791016 | Date Received by ODI: 19791102 | Date Added to Database: 19791214 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLXIBLE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 915 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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