FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH 1978: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V259000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | TRANSIT COACH | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-12-18 | 1979-12-14 | 1980-01-11 |
Production Dates: 1978-12-01 - 1979-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 345
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE ALTERNATING CURRENT POWER WIRE, WHICH SUPPLIES POWER TO THE CONDENSER FAN MOTORS, MAY HAVE BEEN GROUNDED BY CHAFING OF THE INSULATION AGAINST THE CABLE CLAMP AND CLAMP CONTACT OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER FLEXLINE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE CONDENSER FAN MOTOR WIRE TO OVERHEAT.
THE HARNESS AND POWER FEED WIRING WILL BE REROUTED AND THE CABLE CLAMPS WILL BE RELOCATED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; ALTERNATING CURRENT POWER WIRE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN OVERHEATED MOTOR WIRE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE,RESULTING IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
