FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH 1978: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V241000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | TRANSIT COACH | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-10-16 | 1979-11-02 | 1979-12-14 |
Production Dates: 1978-06-01 - 1979-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 915
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
FOREIGN MATERIAL MAY COLLECT UNDER THE BALANCE BEAM OF THE TREADLE VALVE. IF DEBRIS IS ALLOWED TO COLLECT AND REMAIN UNDER THE BALANCE BEAM, COMPLETE ACTUATION OF THE TREADLE VALVE MAY BE IMPAIRED. THIS COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE.
THE TREADLE VALVE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AT REGULAR INTERVALS FOR ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL THAT MAY HAVE COLLECTED. ALSO, DEALER WILL INSTALL A DEBRIS DISPLACER UNDER THE TREADLE VALVE BALANCE BEAM AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES; VALVE, FOOT CONTROL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE FAILURE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.NOTE: BINDING OF THE TREADLE VALVE OR SLOW APPLICATION OF BRAKES SHOULD PROVIDEWARNING TO OPERATOR THAT DEFECT EXISTS.
