1978 Flxible Transit Coach Recalls, Complaints & Specs
10 safety recalls list the 1978 Flxible Transit Coach. Check your own VIN below.
10 safety recalls for the 1978 Flxible Transit Coach
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system: wiring
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.
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Structure
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.…
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Cables (electrical system)
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…
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Electrical system: front underhood
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.
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Door (structure)
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.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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.
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Interior lighting
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.
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Electrical system: wiring
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.…
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Glass, side/rear (visibility)
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.
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Foot control/valve (service brakes)
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1978 Flxible Transit Coach. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Flxible Transit Coach model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Flxible Transit Coach model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Flxible Transit Coach | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 Flxible Transit Coach | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 Flxible Transit Coach | 10 | 0 |
| 1979 Flxible Transit Coach | 13 | 0 |
| 1980 Flxible Transit Coach | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Flxible Transit Coach | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Flxible Transit Coach | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 Flxible Transit Coach | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1978 Flxible Transit Coach
How do I know if my 1978 Flxible Transit Coach has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 10 campaigns currently list the 1978 Flxible Transit Coach; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Flxible dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 79V241000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Flxible models
- Metro5 complaints
- 111CCD0610 complaints
- 111CDD0510 complaints
- 111CDD0610 complaints
- 111DCD0610 complaints
- 111DDD0510 complaints
- 111DDD0610 complaints
- 350960 complaints
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.