Vehicle recall 79V243000 · November 6, 1979

1978-1979 Flxible Transit Coach

It has been determined that the underfloor wire conduit attaching hanger assembly may fatigue and break under certain operating road conditions.

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

Summary: 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: 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.
Notes: Vehicle description: buses, transit.system: electrical; wiring.consequences of defect: if a short circuit were to occur in the main powerleads, high temperatures could be generated, which could lead to a vehicle fireand personal injuries to passengers.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V243000
Reported to NHTSA: November 6, 1979
Filed by: GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Owner notification: October 23, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 808
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 79V243000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Flxible Transit Coach (1978-1979): 1979, 1978

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