Vehicle recall 82V065000 · June 25, 1982

1979 Flxible Transit Coach

The section that carries the power cables from the batteries to the engine (called the "hat" section) could fracture causing the main power cable to chafe.

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

Summary: The section that carries the power cables from the batteries to the engine (called the "hat" section) could fracture causing the main power cable to chafe.
Remedy: The end support will be removed from the "hat" section and a component called a stiffener will be added. Also, the cables will be repositioned, without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: buses, advanced design.system: electrical; "hat" section power cable carrier.consequences of defect: an electrical short could occur and could lead to avehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 82V065000
Reported to NHTSA: June 25, 1982
Filed by: GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Owner notification: June 29, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected: 89
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 82V065000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Flxible Transit Coach (1979): 1979

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