Unknown or otherRecall 80V-043 · 1979–1980 Flxible Transit Coach

GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. recall 80V-043 covers 830 1979–1980 Flxible Transit Coach for a unknown or other problem, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 1980.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8301 model

ReportedApr 9, 1980Owners notified Apr 1, 1980

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V043000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE CHAIN DRIVE WELDMENT MAY FAIL UNDER A LIFT LOAD ALLOWING THE WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM TO FALL TO THE GROUND. ALSO, THE TOP KNUCKLE JOINT WELDMENT MAY CONTAIN DEFECTIVE WELDS.

What to do

The fix

MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE THE PARTS NECESSARY TO REPAIR WHEELCHAIR LIFTS AND WILL REIMBURSE FOR LABOR COSTS.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; WHEELCHAIR LIFT, CHAIN DRIVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE PLATFORM FALLS, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TOWHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS COULD RESULT. THE FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIORWARNING.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Flxible Transit Coach1979, 1980

Built from December 1, 1978 to April 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.