FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH 1978: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V067000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | TRANSIT COACH | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-07-22 | 1981-06-01 | 1981-06-18 |
Production Dates: 1978-09-01 - 1979-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 679
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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 PRESENT WIRING CHANNEL WILL BE REPLACED AND INSULATING TYPE SUPPORTING BLOCKS WILL BE ADDED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
