Flxible Metro 1986
Model Metro made in 1986 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 1986
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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V079000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 12/01/1983 to 09/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 726 | 09/24/1988 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 05/11/1988 | 05/13/1988 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Due to increased bulb load on the flasher, when operated in hazard mode, flasher did not meet performance requirements of fmvss 108. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Buses do not comply with fmvss 108. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a combination turn hazard flasher that complies with standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: turn hazard flashers fmvss 108.vehicle description: metro transit buses equipped with swiss controls no. 4242vcombination turn hazard flashers. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V068000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 05/01/1985 to 04/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 3122 | 09/23/1987 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 05/13/1987 | 05/18/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Steering column lower shaft may be too long allowing excessive thrust load to be applied to upper housing bearings and steering transfer box bearings. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Bearings could fail or seize, resulting in loss ofsteering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace steering column assembly with one of proper length. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: tilt steering column.vehicle description: metro transit buses with tilt steering columns. | |||||||||||||||
| 87V066000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 02/01/1985 to 04/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 3075 | 08/12/1987 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 05/13/1987 | 05/19/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An incorrect bolt may have been installed to retain the tilt steering column pivot bushings. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Bolt may not maintain specified torque and could breakor work loose and fall out, resulting in loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install proper sae grade 5 bolt. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: tilt steering column.vehicle description: transit buses with tilt steering columns. | |||||||||||||||
| 86V171000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 02/01/1985 to 12/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 1102 | 02/12/1987 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 12/23/1986 | 12/30/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Incorrect 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 Summary | Install proper lock washer and correct misalignment of column housing pivot. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: tilt steering column. vehicle description: metro transit buses with tilt steering column. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V235000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 03/01/1986 to 11/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 741 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 12/14/1995 | 12/22/1995 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | These buses have the headlights automatically activated whenever the windshield wipers are activated. no other exterior lights are activated by windshield wiper activation. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: this could cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will modify the electrical wiring to activate all exterior lights whenever the windshield wipers are activated. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual; windshield wiper and washer; fmvss no. 108.vehicle description: city transit buses.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact flxible at 1-614-362-2600. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| STEERING | ||||||
| PE88053 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 05/10/1988 | 10/06/1988 | DRAG LINK FAILURE | ||
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