Flxible Metro 1988
Model Metro made in 1988 by Flxible got 1 investigation as well as 6 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and seat belts.
Model 1988
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V122000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 11/01/1988 to 11/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 45 | 01/24/1991 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 06/26/1990 | 06/27/1990 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Retrofit light sockets for rear stop, turn, tail and backup light assemblies would cause the buses to be in non-compliance with fmvss 108. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These buses would not meet the photometric requirementsof fmvss 108, and may not have the desired effect for motorists following thesebuses and could cause a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install new light sockets and new rear light housings on buses. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: lighting; fmvss 108.vehicle description: transit buses. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V196000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 02/01/1988 to 11/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 551 | 12/07/1988 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 12/27/1988 | 01/04/1989 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The adjustable length tether belt installed between the drivers seat belt attachment on seat frame and anchorage attachment point failed to meet requirements of fmvss 207. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Tether belt length failed to meet requirements of fmvss207. this could result in the unlatching of the seat adjustment mechanism. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The tether belt will be adjusted to the proper length on affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat/belt.vehicle description: metro transit buses. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V203000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 12/01/1988 to 11/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 1447 | 03/27/1991 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 12/14/1990 | 12/28/1990 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Adjustable length tether belt on driver's air suspension type seat may not have been adjusted to the correct length during manufacture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Incorrect length belts will not properly restrain driverin an accident or sudden stop and would not comply with fmvss 207 and fmvss 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Properly adjust tether belts to correct length. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belts; fmvss 207 and 210.vehicle description: transit buses equipped with national model #88 or 188driver seat. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V169000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 12/01/1988 to 12/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 51 | 03/13/1990 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 10/12/1989 | 10/19/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Floor anchorage insert bolts for securing wheelchair are subject to break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A broken or damaged bolt may not adequately restrain awheelchair and person during hard bus maneuver or during a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Floor anchorage mounting insert design will be changed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: wheelchair floor anchorage insert bolts.vehicle description: transit buses equipped withq'straint wheelchairsecurement system. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE88053 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 05/10/1988 | 10/06/1988 | DRAG LINK FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||