Flxible Metro 1987
Model Metro made in 1987 by Flxible got 1 investigation as well as 6 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and steering.
Model 1987
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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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V085000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 02/01/1987 to 03/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 55 | 01/17/1991 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 05/07/1990 | 05/23/1990 | 571 | 205 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Window insert in driver's barrier enclosure was not marked in accordance with fmvss 205. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Buses would not comply with fmvss 105 standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a decal containing the required data on the glazing. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: window glazing - fmvss 205.vehicle description: transit buses equipped with aluminum driver's barrier enclosure with safety glazing window insert. | |||||||||||||||
| 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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