EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Defect Description
INSTALLATION OF TWO OPTIONAL REAR SIDE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS INCREASED THE BULB LOAD ON THE COMBINATION TURN/HAZARD FLASHER FROM 8 TO 10 BULBS, WHEN OPERATED IN THE HAZARD MODE.
Consequence
FLASHER DID NOT MEET THE HAZARD FLASHER PERFORMANCE TESTREQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 108.
Remedy
INSTALL A COMBINATION TURN/HAZARD FLASHER THAT COMPLIES WITH THIS STANDARD.
406 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GRUMMAN OHIO CORP.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
THE FLASHING MODE OF THE DECELERATION LIGHT SYSTEM IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108.
Consequence
FLASHING DECELERATION LIGHTS MAY BE CONFUSING TO OTHERDRIVERS; BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108.
Remedy
MODIFY DECELERATION LIGHTS TO REMOVE THE FLASHING MODE.
22 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GRUMMAN OHIO CORP.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
BUSES HAVE ONLY TWO EMERGENCY WINDOW EXITS IDENTIFIED ON LEFT SIDE, INSTEAD OF THREE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 217.
Consequence
BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217.
Remedy
ADD EMERGENCY EXIT INSTRUCTIONS TO 3RD WINDOW ON LEFT SIDE.
24 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GRUMMAN OHIO CORP.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
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.
5,222 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — GRUMMAN 870
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE — Closed
— Model Year: 1978
ELECTRICAL SHORTS
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