Vehicle recall 79V154000 · June 19, 1979

1979 Grumman Grumman

The cable actuating emergencey door release may not function properly due to a staked key in the collar of the emergency release cable.

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

Summary: The cable actuating emergencey door release may not function properly due to a staked key in the collar of the emergency release cable. This condition may cause the release cable to bind if the "t" handle is rotated as it is being pulled.
Remedy: Both the front and rear emergency door release assemblies will be reworked to correct the problem.
Notes: Vehicle description: buses, transit.system: structure; door assembly, latches and locks.consequences of defect: binding of the emergency release cable will prevent theemergency door release bar from operating. In an emergency passenger evacuationwould be hampered and personal injuries could result.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V154000
Reported to NHTSA: June 19, 1979
Filed by: GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Owner notification: June 12, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 433
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Recall 79V154000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Grumman Grumman (1979): 1979

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