Flxible Metro 1995
Model Metro made in 1995 by Flxible got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 1995
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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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
95E003012 | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | from 03/01/1994 to 03/01/1995 | E (Equipment) | 97 | ODI | FLXIBLE CORPORATION | 06/30/1995 | 09/27/1995 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridge can separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brakes; air dryer.vehicle description: transit buses equipped with rockwell wabco system saver1000 or system saver twin air dryer. note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact flxible at 1-614-362-2600. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |