Visibility: windshieldRecall 82V-077 · 1982 Flxible Transit Coach
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. recall 82V-077 covers 140 1982 Flxible Transit Coach for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V077000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN EMERGENCY ESCAPE WINDOWS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE". EXCESSIVE FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO OPEN THESE WINDOWS.
The fix
EMERGENCY WINDOWS WILL BE MODIFIED TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, TRANSIT.SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDOWS, EMERGENCY ESCAPE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, PASSENGER ESCAPE MAY BEHINDERED AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES COULD RESULT.
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 January 1, 1982 to February 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.