Vehicle recall 79V264000 · November 20, 1979

1978-1979 Flxible Transit Coach

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retension components".

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

Summary: The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retension components". The extension spring that attaches the spring bracket to the valve arm at the front door entrance engine assembly may not maintain the door in an open position when the emergency "t" handle is pulled. This allows the extension spring to retract and the door to close when the "t" handle is released.
Remedy: Dealer will install a new emergency release mechanism at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: transit buses.system: structure; extension spring.consequences of defect: passengers may be hindered in exiting through the frontdoor in an emergency situation and serious injuries could result.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V264000
Reported to NHTSA: November 20, 1979
Filed by: GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Owner notification: December 18, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 742
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Body › Door

Recall 79V264000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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

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