1989 FLXIBLE METRO
7 recalls — 1 complaints
95V235000 Dec 14, 1995
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Defect Description
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
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS COULD CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO ACTIVATE ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS WHENEVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED.
90V203000 Dec 14, 1990
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
ADJUSTABLE LENGTH TETHER BELT ON DRIVER'S AIR SUSPENSION TYPE SEAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED TO THE CORRECT LENGTH DURING MANUFACTURE.
Consequence
INCORRECT LENGTH BELTS WILL NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN DRIVERIN AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP AND WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207 AND FMVSS 210.
Remedy
PROPERLY ADJUST TETHER BELTS TO CORRECT LENGTH.
90V150000 Aug 20, 1990
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
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
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING COLUMN COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING WHEEL WITH NEW DESIGN WHEEL THAT ALLOWS FULL THREAD ENGAGEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT.
90V085000 May 7, 1990
VISIBILITY
Defect Description
WINDOW INSERT IN DRIVER'S BARRIER ENCLOSURE WAS NOT MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FMVSS 205.
Consequence
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105 STANDARD.
Remedy
INSTALL A DECAL CONTAINING THE REQUIRED DATA ON THE GLAZING.
89V186000 Nov 3, 1989
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
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
INADEQUATE TORQUE MAY RESULT IN SLIPPAGE AND POSSIBLESHAFT DISENGAGEMENT WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL; THIS COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING SHAFT.
89V172000 Oct 16, 1989
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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
THIS WOULD AFFECT OPERATION OF BRAKES, CREATING APOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REROUTE AIR LINES TO RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE WITH THE AUXILIARY HEATER CABINET.
89V040000 Mar 22, 1989
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
THE ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM MAY EXCEED THE 20 LB. FORCE ALLOWED BY FMVSS 217.
Consequence
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
Remedy
REPAIR RELEASE CABLE MECHANISM TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Dec 18, 1997
HOOD LATCHES FAILED, CAUSING HOOD INNER PANEL TO BREAK.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — FLXIBLE METRO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE88066
Opened: Jun 28, 1988 — Closed: Nov 9, 1988
ELECTRICAL SHORTS
There is no summary currently available
PE88053
Opened: May 10, 1988 — Closed: Oct 6, 1988
DRAG LINK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
FLXIBLE METRO — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FLXIBLE METRO across all model years (1983–1995).
56
Total Recalls
10
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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