Controls: foot control/valveRecall 79V-241 · 1978–1979 Flxible Transit Coach
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. recall 79V-241 covers 915 1978–1979 Flxible Transit Coach for a controls: foot control/valve problem, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V241000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES; VALVE, FOOT CONTROL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE FAILURE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: BINDING OF THE TREADLE VALVE OR SLOW APPLICATION OF BRAKES SHOULD PROVIDEWARNING TO OPERATOR THAT DEFECT EXISTS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1978 to October 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.