Flxible Transit Coach Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 22 model years of the Flxible Transit Coach (1963–1984).

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All Flxible Transit Coach recalls (19)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Flxible Transit Coach, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

   NHTSA 87V108000 Reported July 14, 1987 5,514 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

   Misalignment between the steering column assembly and the gear box.

   Remedy: Requires removing old steering column and replacing with new designed column.

   Model years: 1983, 1984

2. Solenoid (electrical system)

   NHTSA 84V069000 Reported June 1, 1984 227 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

   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.

   Model years: 1983, 1984

3. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

   NHTSA 84V010000 Reported January 1, 1984 5,222 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

   Some buses may have misalignment of the steering column assembly and the gear box.

   Remedy: Replacement of the lower jacket tube bearing, steering mounting bracket, and possibly the wheel tube.

   Model years: 1984

4. Windshield (visibility)

   NHTSA 82V077000 Reported August 2, 1982 140 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

   The involved vehicles may contain emergency escape windows that do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release". Excessive force may be required to open these windows.

   Remedy: Emergency windows will be modified to ensure safe operation without charge.

   Model years: 1982

5. Cables (electrical system)

   NHTSA 82V065000 Reported June 25, 1982 89 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

   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.

   Model years: 1979

6. Unknown or other

   NHTSA 81V145000 Reported December 1, 1981 1,585 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

   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.

   Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981

7. Electrical system: wiring

   NHTSA 81V067000 Reported June 1, 1981 679 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

   Under certain operating road conditions, the power cables contained in a tube between the batteries and the engine can move freely. This movement could cause the main power cable to chafe, leading to an electrical short.

   Remedy: The present wiring channel will be replaced and insulating type supporting blocks will be added without charge to owner.

   Model years: 1978, 1979

8. Structure

   NHTSA 81V013000 Reported January 30, 1981 2,628 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

   Cracks may develop in the trunnion to which the apex of the "a-frame" is attached. These cracks may progress to the point that the trunnion could fail and the a-frame could separate from it. If this occurs, the a-frame could come into contact with the conduit carrying air, as well as the electrical and fuel lines.

   Remedy: Trunnion will be inspected for cracks and, if possible, cracks will be repaired as an interim measure. All trunnions will be reinforced by grumman; any deformed trunnions will be replaced with a reinforced part.…

   Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980

9. Cables (electrical system)

   NHTSA 80V105000 Reported August 7, 1980 1,727 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

   The power cables leading from the batteries of the involved vehicles are subject to a chafing condition, which, if undetected or not corrected can cause wear to the cable insulation.

   Remedy: To prevent chafing of the battery cables, the dealer will install four battery clamps, two each on the battery hold down bar and the fuel bolster bracket, and install pieces of rubber hose insulation onto the larger…

   Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980

10. Underbody shields (structure)

    NHTSA 80V106000 Reported August 7, 1980 688 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

    On certain vehicles, the driver"s barrier glazing was not marked as safety glazing material. This does not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials".

    Remedy: Field service representatives will install the correct decals at no charge to owners.

    Model years: 1979, 1980

11. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 80V043000 Reported April 9, 1980 830 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

    The chain drive weldment may fail under a lift load allowing the wheelchair platform to fall to the ground. Also, the top knuckle joint weldment may contain defective welds.

    Remedy: Manufacturer will provide the parts necessary to repair wheelchair lifts and will reimburse for labor costs.

    Model years: 1979, 1980

12. Electrical system: front underhood

    NHTSA 79V259000 Reported December 14, 1979 345 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

    The alternating current power wire, which supplies power to the condenser fan motors, may have been grounded by chafing of the insulation against the cable clamp and clamp contact of the transmission oil filter flexline. This could cause the condenser fan motor wire to overheat.

    Remedy: The harness and power feed wiring will be rerouted and the cable clamps will be relocated.

    Model years: 1978, 1979

13. Door (structure)

    NHTSA 79V264000 Reported November 20, 1979 742 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

    The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retension components". The extension spring that attaches the spring bracket to the valve arm at the front door entrance engine assembly may not maintain the door in an open position when the emergency "t" handle is pulled. This…

    Remedy: Dealer will install a new emergency release mechanism at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1978, 1979

14. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 79V250000 Reported November 19, 1979 808 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

    The nylon hose that connects the quick release valve and the anchor coupling at the rear of the front axle was found to be excessively long. When the bus executes extreme right and left turns, the curbside nylon brake hose interferes with the tire. This intermittent interference will cause the nylon hose to chafe and ultimately fail.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect the nylon hose for chafing or interference and, if necessary, reroute the brake hose. This will be done at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1978, 1979

15. Interconnecting assembly(wiring) (service brakes)

    NHTSA 79V248000 Reported November 15, 1979 1,535 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

    The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The required brake release time of 0.55 seconds may not be attainable due to disconnection of the rockwell skid control valve which had performed the relay valve and quick release functions.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the components needed to bring the brake release time into compliance with the standard.

    Model years: 1976, 1977

16. Interior lighting

    NHTSA 79V267000 Reported November 14, 1979 10,000 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

    The involved vehicles fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". The stepwell lights located at the curbside front entrance door and the rear exit door may generate excessive heat. This heat may be transmitted to the protruding shield located in the passenger…

    Remedy: Dealer will install an additional plastic covershield over the existing shield to eliminate the problem.

    Model years: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

17. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 79V243000 Reported November 6, 1979 808 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

    It has been determined that the underfloor wire conduit attaching hanger assembly may fatigue and break under certain operating road conditions. Breaking of this assembly allows the wiring conduit to move freely at the unsupported end. This movement could cause chafing of the main power cables, creating the potential for an electrical…

    Remedy: Dealer will install a more rigid conduit support bracket and will reconfigure the wiring and add a positioning clamp which will eliminate the potential for impact with the suspension "u" bolt attachment assembly.…

    Model years: 1978, 1979

18. Glass, side/rear (visibility)

    NHTSA 79V244000 Reported November 6, 1979 808 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

    The involved vehicles did not have the barrier safety glazing marked as such in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials".

    Remedy: Dealer will provide a decal containing the required data and will affix it at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1978

19. Foot control/valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 79V241000 Reported November 2, 1979 915 vehicles potentially affected GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.

    Foreign material may collect under the balance beam of the treadle valve. If debris is allowed to collect and remain under the balance beam, complete actuation of the treadle valve may be impaired. This could lead to brake failure.

    Remedy: The treadle valve should be inspected at regular intervals for any foreign material that may have collected. Also, dealer will install a debris displacer under the treadle valve balance beam at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1978, 1979

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.