Vehicle recall 73V179000 · August 29, 1973

1966-1973 Flxible Flxible

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Flxible co.campaign no 85-25-7.COACH.POSSIBILITY that the brake pedalapplication valve pin and flange assembly were left unsecured when new orrebuilt valves or plates were installed.if this condition exists it couldresult in a partial to complete loss of service brake control.(correct byinspecting and replacing locking screw or cotter pin in the valve pin to lockit in place).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V179000
Reported to NHTSA: August 29, 1973
Filed by: GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Owner notification: August 22, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,159
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Controls, pedals and linkages

Recall 73V179000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Flxible Flxible (1966-1973): 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966

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