Vehicle recall 84V069000 · June 1, 1984

1983-1984 Flxible Transit Coach

The air starter control valve is equipped with a manual override push-button which bypasses the normal neutral safety interlock and is not in compliance with federal motor…

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

Summary: The air starter control valve is equipped with a manual override push-button which bypasses the normal neutral safety interlock and is not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect".
Remedy: Air starter control valve will be removed if it is equipped with a manual override push-button feature and will be replaced with one that does not contain this feature.
Notes: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with engine air starter.system: electrical; ignition neutral safety lock and air starter control valve.consequences of defect: vehicles may be started when the transmission isengaged in either forward or reverse. Unexpected vehicle movement could resultin an accident or personal injury.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 84V069000
Reported to NHTSA: June 1, 1984
Filed by: GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Owner notification: August 31, 1984
Vehicles potentially affected: 227
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Starter assembly › Solenoid

Recall 84V069000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Flxible Transit Coach (1983-1984): 1984, 1983

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