Grumman Recall 79V154000: Latches/locks/linkages, Doors, Latch
NHTSA recall 79V154000 · announced June 19, 1979 · filed by Grumman Flxible Corp. · 433 units affected
The problem
THE CABLE ACTUATING EMERGENCEY DOOR RELEASE MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO A STAKED KEY IN THE COLLAR OF THE EMERGENCY RELEASE CABLE. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE RELEASE CABLE TO BIND IF THE "T" HANDLE IS ROTATED AS IT IS BEING PULLED.
What to do
BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR EMERGENCY DOOR RELEASE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REWORKED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, TRANSIT.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY, LATCHES AND LOCKS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BINDING OF THE EMERGENCY RELEASE CABLE WILL PREVENT THEEMERGENCY DOOR RELEASE BAR FROM OPERATING. IN AN EMERGENCY PASSENGER EVACUATIONWOULD BE HAMPERED AND PERSONAL INJURIES COULD RESULT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.