1978 Flxible Transit Coach: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 1978 Flxible Transit Coach. The newest campaign is 81V067000. NHTSA received the report on 1 Jun 1981. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Wiring. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 81V067000, in the NHTSA record
The present wiring channel will be replaced and insulating type supporting blocks will be added without charge to owner.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns
10 campaigns, newest first. 19,460 units in total.
- 81V067000Electrical System / Wiring
- 81V013000Structure
- 80V105000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
- 79V259000Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
- 79V264000Structure / Body / Door
- 79V250000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- 79V267000Interior Lighting
- 79V244000Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
- 79V243000Electrical System / Wiring
- 79V241000Service Brakes, Air / Controls / Foot Control/Valve
81V067000Received . 679 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The present wiring channel will be replaced and insulating type supporting blocks will be added without charge to owner.
Report filed by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
81V013000Received . 2,628 units.
Structure
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Cracks may develop in the trunnion to which the apex of the "a-frame" is attached. These cracks may progress to the point that the trunnion could fail and the a-frame could separate from it. If this occurs, the a-frame could come into contact with the conduit carrying air, as well as the electrical and fuel lines.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Trunnion will be inspected for cracks and, if possible, cracks will be repaired as an interim measure. All trunnions will be reinforced by grumman; any deformed trunnions will be replaced with a reinforced part. Repairs will be performed at no charge.
Report filed by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
80V105000Received . 1,727 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The power cables leading from the batteries of the involved vehicles are subject to a chafing condition, which, if undetected or not corrected can cause wear to the cable insulation.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
To prevent chafing of the battery cables, the dealer will install four battery clamps, two each on the battery hold down bar and the fuel bolster bracket, and install pieces of rubber hose insulation onto the larger power cables. This will be done at no expense to owner.
Report filed by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
79V259000Received . 345 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The alternating current power wire, which supplies power to the condenser fan motors, may have been grounded by chafing of the insulation against the cable clamp and clamp contact of the transmission oil filter flexline. This could cause the condenser fan motor wire to overheat.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The harness and power feed wiring will be rerouted and the cable clamps will be relocated.
Report filed by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
79V264000Received . 742 units.
Structure / Body / Door
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retension components". The extension spring that attaches the spring bracket to the valve arm at the front door entrance engine assembly may not maintain the door in an open position when the emergency "t" handle is pulled. This allows the extension spring to retract and the door to close when the "t" handle is released.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will install a new emergency release mechanism at no cost to owner.
Report filed by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
79V250000Received . 808 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
79V267000Received . 10,000 units.
Interior Lighting
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved vehicles fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". The stepwell lights located at the curbside front entrance door and the rear exit door may generate excessive heat. This heat may be transmitted to the protruding shield located in the passenger entrance and exit area.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will install an additional plastic covershield over the existing shield to eliminate the problem.
Report filed by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
79V244000Received . 808 units.
Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved vehicles did not have the barrier safety glazing marked as such in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials".
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will provide a decal containing the required data and will affix it at no cost to owner.
Report filed by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
79V243000Received . 808 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
It has been determined that the underfloor wire conduit attaching hanger assembly may fatigue and break under certain operating road conditions. Breaking of this assembly allows the wiring conduit to move freely at the unsupported end. This movement could cause chafing of the main power cables, creating the potential for an electrical short circuit. The wire conduit may also impact on the rear suspension "u" bolt attachment.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will install a more rigid conduit support bracket and will reconfigure the wiring and add a positioning clamp which will eliminate the potential for impact with the suspension "u" bolt attachment assembly. Dealer will also add a new conduit support bracket which will eliminate potential for fatigue or breakage of the attaching hanger assembly.
Report filed by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP..
79V241000Received . 915 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Controls / Foot Control/Valve
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Foreign material may collect under the balance beam of the treadle valve. If debris is allowed to collect and remain under the balance beam, complete actuation of the treadle valve may be impaired. This could lead to brake failure.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The treadle valve should be inspected at regular intervals for any foreign material that may have collected. Also, dealer will install a debris displacer under the treadle valve balance beam at no cost to owner.
Report filed by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP..
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Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 1978 Flxible Transit CoachThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 1978 Flxible Transit Coach: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/flxible/transit-coach/1978/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1978 Flxible Transit Coach?
- 19,460 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Flxible Transit Coach have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the Flxible Transit Coach, model years 1963 to 1984. 10 of them name the 1978 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1978 Flxible Transit Coach open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.