Make : FLXIBLE | Model : TRANSIT COACH | Year : 1976 |
Build Dates : 19760301 - 19770401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V248000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19791222 | Date Received by ODI: 19791115 | 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:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1535 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE REQUIRED BRAKE RELEASE TIME OF 0.55 SECONDS MAY NOT BE ATTAINABLE DUE TO DISCONNECTION OF THE ROCKWELL SKID CONTROL VALVE WHICH HAD PERFORMED THE RELAY VALVE AND QUICK RELEASE FUNCTIONS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE COMPONENTS NEEDED TO BRING THE BRAKE RELEASE TIME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
Notes:
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