Vehicle recall 81V145000 · December 1, 1981
1979-1981 Flxible Transit Coach
The set-screw may not be positioned correctly, allowing the drive key to slide out of the hub and the hub and sprocket to disengage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The set-screw may not be positioned correctly, allowing the drive key to slide out of the hub and the hub and sprocket to disengage. This would cause the wheelchair platform to fall to the ground without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Wheelchair lift will be inspected for the correct positioning of the set-screw. If necessary, the drive key will be tack welded into the drive hex without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with wheelchair lifts.system: equipment; wheelchair lift, set-screw.consequences of defect: if the platform gives way, serious personal injurycould result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V145000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 1, 1981
- Filed by
- GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 4, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,585
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Unknown or other
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 (1979-1981): 1981, 1980, 1979
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