Safety Recall NHTSA · 80V105000 Reported August 7, 1980

Electrical system:battery:cable

Grumman Flxible Corp. · Electrical System · 1,727 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
80V105000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1,727
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 7, 1980

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 power cables. This will be done at no expense to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Grumman Flxible Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 80V105000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 80V105000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 80V105000?

NHTSA recall 80V105000 was issued by Grumman Flxible Corp. on August 7, 1980. It addresses: Electrical system:battery:cable. The recall affects approximately 1,727 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Grumman Flxible Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80V105000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.