Vehicle recall 79V250000 · November 19, 1979
1978-1979 Flxible Transit Coach
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: buses, transit.system: service brakes; air hoses.consequences of defect: if these conditions are allowed to persist, air leakscould occur due to excessive chafing. Total front wheel brake failure and avehicle accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V250000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 19, 1979
- Filed by
- GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 11, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 808
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Flxible Transit Coach (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
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