FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH 1979: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V043000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | TRANSIT COACH | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-04-01 | 1980-04-09 | 1980-05-02 |
Production Dates: 1978-12-01 - 1980-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 830
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE CHAIN DRIVE WELDMENT MAY FAIL UNDER A LIFT LOAD ALLOWING THE WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM TO FALL TO THE GROUND. ALSO, THE TOP KNUCKLE JOINT WELDMENT MAY CONTAIN DEFECTIVE WELDS.
MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE THE PARTS NECESSARY TO REPAIR WHEELCHAIR LIFTS AND WILL REIMBURSE FOR LABOR COSTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; WHEELCHAIR LIFT, CHAIN DRIVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE PLATFORM FALLS, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TOWHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS COULD RESULT. THE FAILURE MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIORWARNING.
