Vehicle recall 81V067000 · June 1, 1981

1978-1979 Flxible Transit Coach

Under certain operating road conditions, the power cables contained in a tube between the batteries and the engine can move freely.

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

Summary: Under certain operating road conditions, the power cables contained in a tube between the batteries and the engine can move freely. This movement could cause the main power cable to chafe, leading to an electrical short.
Remedy: The present wiring channel will be replaced and insulating type supporting blocks will be added without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: transit buses.system: electrical system; battery cables.consequences of defect: a short circuit occurring in the main power cable couldnote: until the problem is corrected, electrical cables should be periodicallychecked for evidence of chafing. If chafing exists, the vehicle should beimmediately removed from service.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 81V067000
Reported to NHTSA: June 1, 1981
Filed by: GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Owner notification: July 22, 1981
Vehicles potentially affected: 679
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 81V067000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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

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