Vehicle recall 79V259000 · December 14, 1979
1978-1979 Flxible Transit Coach
The alternating current power wire, which supplies power to the condenser fan motors, may have been grounded by chafing of the insulation against the cable clamp and clamp…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The alternating current power wire, which supplies power to the condenser fan motors, may have been grounded by chafing of the insulation against the cable clamp and clamp contact of the transmission oil filter flexline. This could cause the condenser fan motor wire to overheat.
- Remedy
- The harness and power feed wiring will be rerouted and the cable clamps will be relocated.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: transit buses.system: electrical; alternating current power wire.consequences of defect: an overheated motor wire could lead to a vehicle fire,resulting in injury to passengers and property damage.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V259000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 14, 1979
- Filed by
- GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 18, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 345
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
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
Has your Flxible been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Flxible dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.