Flxible Metro 1983
Model Metro made in 1983 by Flxible got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and steering.
Model 1983
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
86V158000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 11/01/1983 to 10/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 125 | 12/22/1986 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 12/01/1986 | 12/05/1986 | 571 | 217 | |||||
Defect Summary | Only two emergency window exists were identified on the left side of the bus, instead of three required by fmvss 217. consequence of defect: buses do not comply with fmvss 217. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Emergency exit instructions will be added to the third window on the left side to identify this window position as an emergency exit. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: emergency window identification/fmvss 217.vehicle description: 40 passenger, 35 foot transit buses with sliding sidewindow option. | |||||||||||||||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
87V067000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 06/01/1983 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 290 | 09/14/1987 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 05/13/1987 | 05/19/1987 | 571 | 108 | |||||
Defect Summary | The flashing mode of the deceleration light system is not in compliance with fmvss 108. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Flashing deceleration lights may be confusing to otherdrivers; buses do not comply with fmvss 108. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Modify deceleration lights to remove the flashing mode. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: lighting/fmvss 108.vehicle description: metro transit buses with deceleration light system option. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
84V010000 | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. | from 04/01/1978 to 01/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 5222 | ODI | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 01/01/1984 | 02/24/1984 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Some buses may have misalignment of the steering column assembly and the gear box. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Replacement of the lower jacket tube bearing, steering mounting bracket, and possibly the wheel tube. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: transit buses.system: steering.consequences of defect: excessive misalignment can lead to bearing failure anddamage to or failure of the wheel tube. high steering forces, binding, orexcessive looseness of the steering wheel can occur. loss of steering may alsooccur, possibly causing an accident. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
89V040000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 06/01/1983 to 03/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 4758 | 09/12/1989 | OVSC | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 03/22/1989 | 04/05/1989 | 571 | 217 | |||||
Defect Summary | The entrance door emergency release mechanism may exceed the 20 lb. force allowed by fmvss 217. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Buses would not comply with standard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Repair release cable mechanism to comply with standard. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: entrance door emergency release/ fmvss 217.vehicle description: metro transit buses. |