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NHTSA recall 81V013000

Structure

Flxible Transit Coach

Reported Jan 30, 19812,628 vehicles affectedGRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.Built Jun 1, 1978 – Dec 1, 1980

The defect

Cracks may develop in the trunnion to which the apex of the "a-frame" IS attached. These cracks may progress to the point that the trunnion could fail and the a-frame could separate from it. If this occurs, the a-frame could come into contact with the conduit carrying air, as well as the electrical and fuel lines.

The remedy

Trunnion will be inspected for cracks and, if possible, cracks will be repaired as an interim measure. All trunnions will be reinforced by grumman; any deformed trunnions will be replaced with a reinforced part. Repairs will be performed at no charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Flxible Transit Coach
197819791980

Notes

Vehicle description: transit buses.system: suspension; rear; trunnion.consequences of defect: a fire could break out, rear brakes could fail, or bothconditions could occur. Loss of vehicle control could result in an accident andpersonal injury.note: failure of the trunnion may be indicated by shimmy in the rear of thebus. Vehicles having this condition or visible cracks in the trunnion shouldimmediately be removed from service. Buses should be inspected for cracks everytwo weeks or 1400 miles until corrected by grumman.