Flxible Metro 1985

Model Metro made in 1985 by Flxible got 1 investigation as well as 8 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningequipment and exterior lighting.

Model 1985

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
85V137000FLXIBLE CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1984 to 10/01/1985V (Vehicle)86610/25/1985MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION10/25/198511/04/1985571115
Defect SummaryCertification labels contain errors in the vin code. on some 1984 and 1985 buses the check digit contains a dash (-) rather than the required number (8). also on some 1984 buses the code for the year of manufacturer is incorrect. the tenth digit contains a d (1984) instead of an e (1985). consequence of defect: buses are not in compliance with fmvss 115.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryInstall a new certification label with the correct vin code where the check digit is incorrect. also notify the owners concerning the year of manufacturer error.
NotesSystem: certification label/fmvss 115. vehicle description: transit buses.
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
88V079000FLXIBLE CORPORATIONfrom 12/01/1983 to 09/01/1987V (Vehicle)72609/24/1988MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION05/11/198805/13/1988571108
Defect SummaryDue to increased bulb load on the flasher, when operated in hazard mode, flasher did not meet performance requirements of fmvss 108.
Consequence SummaryBuses do not comply with fmvss 108.
Corrective SummaryInstall a combination turn hazard flasher that complies with standard.
NotesSystem: turn hazard flashers fmvss 108.vehicle description: metro transit buses equipped with swiss controls no. 4242vcombination turn hazard flashers.
STEERING - COLUMN
87V068000FLXIBLE CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/1985 to 04/01/1987V (Vehicle)312209/23/1987MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION05/13/198705/18/1987
Defect SummarySteering column lower shaft may be too long allowing excessive thrust load to be applied to upper housing bearings and steering transfer box bearings.
Consequence SummaryBearings could fail or seize, resulting in loss ofsteering control.
Corrective SummaryReplace steering column assembly with one of proper length.
NotesSystem: tilt steering column.vehicle description: metro transit buses with tilt steering columns.
87V066000FLXIBLE CORPORATIONfrom 02/01/1985 to 04/01/1987V (Vehicle)307508/12/1987MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION05/13/198705/19/1987
Defect SummaryAn incorrect bolt may have been installed to retain the tilt steering column pivot bushings.
Consequence SummaryBolt may not maintain specified torque and could breakor work loose and fall out, resulting in loss of steering control.
Corrective SummaryInstall proper sae grade 5 bolt.
NotesSystem: tilt steering column.vehicle description: transit buses with tilt steering columns.
86V171000FLXIBLE CORPORATIONfrom 02/01/1985 to 12/01/1986V (Vehicle)110202/12/1987MFRFLXIBLE CORPORATION12/23/198612/30/1986
Defect SummaryIncorrect lock washers may have been installed on the tilt steering column pivot bushing bolts and the column housing pivot may be misaligned. consequence of defect: pivot bolt could loosen and result in loss of steering control.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryInstall proper lock washer and correct misalignment of column housing pivot.
NotesSystem: tilt steering column. vehicle description: metro transit buses with tilt steering column.
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.

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING
PE88053FLXIBLE CORPORATION05/10/198810/06/1988DRAG LINK FAILURE
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