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Vehicle recall 80V105000 · August 7, 1980

1978-1980 Flxible Transit Coach

The power cables leading from the batteries of the involved vehicles are subject to a chafing condition, which, if undetected or not corrected can cause wear to the cable…

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

Summary
The power cables leading from the batteries of the involved vehicles are subject to a chafing condition, which, if undetected or not corrected can cause wear to the cable insulation.
Remedy
To prevent chafing of the battery cables, the dealer will install four battery clamps, two each on the battery hold down bar and the fuel bolster bracket, and install pieces of rubber hose insulation onto the larger power cables. This will be done at no expense to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: buses; transit, advanced design.system: electrical; battery cable.consequences of defect: if the chafing condition persists, it could result increation of an electrical circuit to ground situation (short) which could causeheat damage or fire to vehicle and personal injury to operator.note: owner should have cables checked immediately to avoid personal injury.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
80V105000
Reported to NHTSA
August 7, 1980
Filed by
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Owner notification
September 15, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected
1,727
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Recall 80V105000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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