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NHTSA recall 81V067000

Electrical system › Wiring

Flxible Transit Coach

Reported Jun 1, 1981679 vehicles affectedGRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.Built Sep 1, 1978 – Nov 1, 1979

The defect

Under certain operating road conditions, the power cables contained in a tube between the batteries and the engine can move freely. This movement could cause the main power cable to chafe, leading to an electrical short.

The remedy

The present wiring channel will be replaced and insulating type supporting blocks will be added without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Flxible Transit Coach
19781979

Notes

Vehicle description: transit buses.system: electrical system; battery cables.consequences of defect: a short circuit occurring in the main power cable couldnote: until the problem IS corrected, electrical cables should be periodicallychecked for evidence of chafing. If chafing exists, the vehicle should beimmediately removed from service.