FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH 1979: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V145000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | TRANSIT COACH | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-12-04 | 1981-12-01 | 1981-12-22 |
Production Dates: 1979-01-01 - 1981-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1585
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE SET-SCREW MAY NOT BE POSITIONED CORRECTLY, ALLOWING THE DRIVE KEY TO SLIDE OUT OF THE HUB AND THE HUB AND SPROCKET TO DISENGAGE. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE WHEELCHAIR PLATFORM TO FALL TO THE GROUND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
WHEELCHAIR LIFT WILL BE INSPECTED FOR THE CORRECT POSITIONING OF THE SET-SCREW. IF NECESSARY, THE DRIVE KEY WILL BE TACK WELDED INTO THE DRIVE HEX WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; WHEELCHAIR LIFT, SET-SCREW.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE PLATFORM GIVES WAY, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURYCOULD RESULT.
