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1980 Flxible Transit Coach Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1980 Flxible Transit Coach. Check your own VIN below.

5
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

5 safety recalls for the 1980 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.

  1. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 81V145000 Reported 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.

  2. Structure

    NHTSA 81V013000 Reported 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.…

  3. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 80V105000 Reported 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…

  4. Underbody shields (structure)

    NHTSA 80V106000 Reported 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.

  5. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 80V043000 Reported 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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1980 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 yearRecallsComplaints
1963 Flxible Transit Coach10
1964 Flxible Transit Coach10
1965 Flxible Transit Coach10
1966 Flxible Transit Coach10
1967 Flxible Transit Coach10
1968 Flxible Transit Coach10
1969 Flxible Transit Coach10
1970 Flxible Transit Coach10
1971 Flxible Transit Coach10
1972 Flxible Transit Coach10
1973 Flxible Transit Coach10
1974 Flxible Transit Coach10
1975 Flxible Transit Coach10
1976 Flxible Transit Coach20
1977 Flxible Transit Coach20
1978 Flxible Transit Coach100
1979 Flxible Transit Coach130
1980 Flxible Transit Coach50
1981 Flxible Transit Coach10
1982 Flxible Transit Coach10
1983 Flxible Transit Coach20
1984 Flxible Transit Coach30

Checking a specific 1980 Flxible Transit Coach

How do I know if my 1980 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1980 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 80V043000).

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

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.