Vehicle recall 76V051000 · April 8, 1976

1972-1975 Flxible Flxette

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

Notes: Flxible campaign no 139.CITY and suburban buses.a determination was madeupon testing for compliance with FMVSS standard 207 that the driver's seatmounting which is required to withstand 6,000 pounds force (pull) failed tomeet these requirements.if this condition exists, separation of seat from theplatform may occur resulting in possible driver injury and loss of vehiclecontrol.(correct by inspecting and modifying with special repair kit).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V051000
Reported to NHTSA: April 8, 1976
Filed by: GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Owner notification: March 22, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 343
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 76V051000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Flxible Flxette (1972-1975): 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972

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