Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 79V044000

Suspension

GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1979-01-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 79V044000

Suspension

Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,100
Reported to NHTSA
1979-01-05
Owners notified
1979-01-23

Defect description

A HARDENED WASHER REQUIRED IN MOUNTING THE UPPER RADIUS ROD BRACKET TO THE TOP OF THE FRONT AXLE WAS OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE OMISSION OF THE HARDENED WASHER COULD CAUSE A GAP UP TO .063" BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE MOUNTING FLANGE AND THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. THIS GAP WILL PREVENT THE SPECIFIED CLAMPING FORCES FROM BEING APPLIED TO THE UPPER RADIUS ROD BRACKET. THE INABILITY TO CORRECTLY CLAMP THE UPPER RADIUS ROD BRACKET TO THE AXLE COULD CAUSE ABNORMAL STRESS LOADS TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRACKET DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. CONTINUED OPERATION UNDER THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN VERTICAL BRACKET FRACTURE. IF COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET OCCURRED, THE FRONT AXLE COULD SHIFT, CAUSING BINDING AND RUBBING OF THE STEERING SHAFT AND, EVENTUALLY, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE BRACKETS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE RADIUS ROD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES.

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
FLXIBLE 350961978 1977 1976
FLXIBLE 450961978 1977 1976
FLXIBLE 530961978 1977 1976

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