FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V250000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | TRANSIT COACH | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-12-11 | 1979-11-19 | 1979-12-19 |
Production Dates: 1978-06-01 - 1979-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 808
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE NYLON HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE QUICK RELEASE VALVE AND THE ANCHOR COUPLING AT THE REAR OF THE FRONT AXLE WAS FOUND TO BE EXCESSIVELY LONG. WHEN THE BUS EXECUTES EXTREME RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS, THE CURBSIDE NYLON BRAKE HOSE INTERFERES WITH THE TIRE. THIS INTERMITTENT INTERFERENCE WILL CAUSE THE NYLON HOSE TO CHAFE AND ULTIMATELY FAIL.
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE NYLON HOSE FOR CHAFING OR INTERFERENCE AND, IF NECESSARY, REROUTE THE BRAKE HOSE. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, TRANSIT.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THESE CONDITIONS ARE ALLOWED TO PERSIST, AIR LEAKSCOULD OCCUR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CHAFING. TOTAL FRONT WHEEL BRAKE FAILURE AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
