FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH 1979: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V065000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | TRANSIT COACH | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-06-29 | 1982-06-25 | 1982-07-01 |
Production Dates: 1979-08-01 - 1979-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 89
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE SECTION THAT CARRIES THE POWER CABLES FROM THE BATTERIES TO THE ENGINE "CALLED THE "HAT" SECTION" COULD FRACTURE CAUSING THE MAIN POWER CABLE TO CHAFE.
THE END SUPPORT WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE "HAT" SECTION AND A COMPONENT CALLED A STIFFENER WILL BE ADDED. ALSO, THE CABLES WILL BE REPOSITIONED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, ADVANCED DESIGN.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; "HAT" SECTION POWER CABLE CARRIER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR AND COULD LEAD TO AVEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
