GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. in 1981. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 1, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:WHEEL CHAIR LIFT

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.

NHTSA ID: 81V145000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,585

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 1, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:OTHER PART

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.

NHTSA ID: 81V067000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 679

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE PRESENT WIRING CHANNEL WILL BE REPLACED AND INSULATING TYPE SUPPORTING BLOCKS WILL BE ADDED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 30, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:OTHER PARTS

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.

NHTSA ID: 81V013000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,628

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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