Frame and members: underbody shieldsRecall 80V-106 · 1979–1980 Flxible Transit Coach
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. recall 80V-106 covers 688 1979–1980 Flxible Transit Coach for a frame and members: underbody shields problem, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V106000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE DRIVER"S BARRIER GLAZING WAS NOT MARKED AS SAFETY GLAZING MATERIAL. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS".
The fix
FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT DECALS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCEES OF DEFECT: WITHOUT THE CERTIFICATION LABEL THERE WOULD BE NOVERIFICATION THAT THE CORRECT MATERIAL HAD BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED TO PROVIDEPROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.
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 October 1, 1979 to July 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.