Flxible Metro 1989
Model Metro made in 1989 by Flxible got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 7 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to latches/locks/linkages. . The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningseat belts, service brakes, air and steering.
Model 1989
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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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V172000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 08/01/1988 to 04/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 167 | 01/17/1991 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 10/16/1989 | 10/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The air lines to the right rear brake chamber can be pinched by the auxiliary heater cabinet if the air in the rear air suspension system bleeds out when a leak develops or the engine has not been run for an extended period of time. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This would affect operation of brakes, creating apotential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reroute air lines to right rear brake chamber to provide clearance with the auxiliary heater cabinet. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: right rear brake linesvehicle description: transit buses equipped with underfloor rear auxiliaryheaters. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V150000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 06/01/1989 to 06/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 461 | 12/07/1990 | MFR | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 08/20/1990 | 08/28/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | With approximately two threads engagement of steering wheel retaining nut with steering shaft, the steering wheel could separate from the steering column if nut loosens and falls off. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Steering wheel separation from the steering column couldresult in loss of steering control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace steering wheel with new design wheel that allows full thread engagement of steering wheel retaining nut. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering wheel retaining nut.vehicle description: transit buses with douglas tilt-telescope steering columnand sheller globe 22 inch diameter steering wheel. | |||||||||||||||
| 89V186000 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 01/01/1989 to 09/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 755 | 12/15/1989 | ODI | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 11/03/1989 | 11/16/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The clamp load may not fully engage on the mating steering box splines due to manufacturing tolerances and/or the pinch bolt may not be properly torqued. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inadequate torque may result in slippage and possibleshaft disengagement with loss of steering control; this could result in anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace steering shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering shaftvehicle description: transit buses. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||
| PE90010 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 10/23/1989 | 12/15/1989 | STEERING LOSS | 89V186000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 2 | 01/15/1990 | ||
| Hood latches failed, causing hood inner panel to break. | |||