GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 13, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL:DRIVELINE TYPE:

THE PARKING BRAKE DRUM, IF SUBJECTED TO ABNORMAL HEATING AS A RESULT OF OPERATING THE COACH WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED OR ONLY PARTIALLY RELEASED, MAY BECOME CRACKED. THE WEAKENED BRAKE DRUM THEN BECOMES SUBJECT TO FAILURE.

NHTSA ID: 78V137000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 1,179

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE BRAKE DRUM WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED BRAKE DRUM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 13, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT AIR SUSPENSION SYSTE

CERTAIN TRANSVERSE RADIUS ROD BRACKETS, ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, ATTACHED TO THE TOP OF THE FRONT AXLE, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS IMPROPER MANUFACTURING COULD RESULT IN ABNORMAL STRESS LOADS BEING IMPOSED ON ONE OR BOTH BRACKETS DURING INSTALLATION.

NHTSA ID: 78V081000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 3,954

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT BRACKETS FOR CRACKS AND PERPENDICULARITY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION OR REPLACE THE BRACKETS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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