Recall 79V-267: 1963–1979 Flxible Transit Coach Interior Lighting Recall

NHTSA number

79V-267

Report date

Nov 14, 1979

Vehicles affected

10,000

Owners notified

Dec 20, 1979

The problem

The involved vehicles fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". The stepwell lights located at the curbside front entrance door and the rear exit door may generate excessive heat. This heat may be transmitted to the protruding shield located in the passenger entrance and exit area.

The fix

Dealer will install an additional plastic covershield over the existing shield to eliminate the problem.

Notes

Vehicle description: transit buses.system: lighting and communications; entrance and exit doors.consequences of defect: the shield could become hot enough to seriously burn apassenger upon contact.

Recall details

Manufacturer	GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Component	Interior Lighting
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	79V267000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Flxible Transit Coach	1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 79V-267?

The involved vehicles fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". The stepwell lights located at the curbside front entrance door and the rear exit door may generate excessive heat. This heat may be transmitted to the protruding shield located in the passenger entrance and exit area.

How is recall 79V-267 fixed?

Dealer will install an additional plastic covershield over the existing shield to eliminate the problem.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.