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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
86V158000FLXIBLE CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/1983 to 10/01/1986V (Vehicle)12512/22/1986MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION12/01/198612/05/1986571217
Defect SummaryOnly 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryEmergency exit instructions will be added to the third window on the left side to identify this window position as an emergency exit.
NotesSystem: emergency window identification/fmvss 217.vehicle description: 40 passenger, 35 foot transit buses with sliding sidewindow option.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
87V067000FLXIBLE CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/1983 to 07/01/1986V (Vehicle)29009/14/1987MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION05/13/198705/19/1987571108
Defect SummaryThe flashing mode of the deceleration light system is not in compliance with fmvss 108.
Consequence SummaryFlashing deceleration lights may be confusing to otherdrivers; buses do not comply with fmvss 108.
Corrective SummaryModify deceleration lights to remove the flashing mode.
NotesSystem: lighting/fmvss 108.vehicle description: metro transit buses with deceleration light system option.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
84V010000GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.from 04/01/1978 to 01/01/1984V (Vehicle)5222ODIFLXIBLE CORPORATION01/01/198402/24/1984
Defect SummarySome buses may have misalignment of the steering column assembly and the gear box.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplacement of the lower jacket tube bearing, steering mounting bracket, and possibly the wheel tube.
NotesVehicle 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
89V040000FLXIBLE CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/1983 to 03/01/1989V (Vehicle)475809/12/1989OVSCFLXIBLE CORPORATION03/22/198904/05/1989571217
Defect SummaryThe entrance door emergency release mechanism may exceed the 20 lb. force allowed by fmvss 217.
Consequence SummaryBuses would not comply with standard.
Corrective SummaryRepair release cable mechanism to comply with standard.
NotesSystem: entrance door emergency release/ fmvss 217.vehicle description: metro transit buses.