Wiring: front underhoodRecall 79V-259 · 1978–1979 Flxible Transit Coach
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. recall 79V-259 covers 345 1978–1979 Flxible Transit Coach for a wiring: front underhood problem, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V259000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ALTERNATING CURRENT POWER WIRE, WHICH SUPPLIES POWER TO THE CONDENSER FAN MOTORS, MAY HAVE BEEN GROUNDED BY CHAFING OF THE INSULATION AGAINST THE CABLE CLAMP AND CLAMP CONTACT OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER FLEXLINE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE CONDENSER FAN MOTOR WIRE TO OVERHEAT.
The fix
THE HARNESS AND POWER FEED WIRING WILL BE REROUTED AND THE CABLE CLAMPS WILL BE RELOCATED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; ALTERNATING CURRENT POWER WIRE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN OVERHEATED MOTOR WIRE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE,RESULTING IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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 December 1, 1978 to April 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.