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1980 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH Recall - Campaign #80V105000

 
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1980 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH RECALL - #80V105000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES

THE POWER CABLES LEADING FROM THE BATTERIES OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO A CHAFING CONDITION, WHICH, IF UNDETECTED OR NOT CORRECTED CAN CAUSE WEAR TO THE CABLE INSULATION.

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Vehicle 1980 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH
Manufacturer GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Manufactured between 6/1/1978 - 6/1/1980
Recalled on 8/21/1980
Influenced by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Owners Notified on 9/15/1980
# Affected 1,727
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Description THE POWER CABLES LEADING FROM THE BATTERIES OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO A CHAFING CONDITION, WHICH, IF UNDETECTED OR NOT CORRECTED CAN CAUSE WEAR TO THE CABLE INSULATION.
Consequences
Corrective action TO PREVENT CHAFING OF THE BATTERY CABLES, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL FOUR BATTERY CLAMPS, TWO EACH ON THE BATTERY HOLD DOWN BAR AND THE FUEL BOLSTER BRACKET, AND INSTALL PIECES OF RUBBER HOSE INSULATION ONTO THE LARGER POWER CABLES. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO EXPENSE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES; TRANSIT, ADVANCED DESIGN.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE CHAFING CONDITION PERSISTS, IT COULD RESULT INCREATION OF AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TO GROUND SITUATION (SHORT) WHICH COULD CAUSEHEAT DAMAGE OR FIRE TO VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO OPERATOR.NOTE: OWNER SHOULD HAVE CABLES CHECKED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY.
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