| Make : FLXIBLE | Model : TRANSIT COACH | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19790101 - 19811101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V145000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19811204 | Date Received by ODI: 19811201 | Date Added to Database: 19811222 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLXIBLE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: OTHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1585 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SET-SCREW MAY NOT BE POSITIONED CORRECTLY, ALLOWING THE DRIVE KEY TO SLIDE OUT OF THE HUB AND THE HUB AND SPROCKET TO DISENGAGE. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM TO FALL TO THE GROUND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
WHEELCHAIR LIFT WILL BE INSPECTED FOR THE CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE SET-SCREW. IF NECESSARY, THE DRIVE KEY WILL BE TACK WELDED INTO THE DRIVE HEX WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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