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1994 FLXIBLE METRO

2 recalls — 0 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.
741 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
95E003012 Jun 30, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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 OVERP... Read more
Consequence
IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGE CAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
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.
97 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FLXIBLE CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1978
ELECTRICAL SHORTS
There is no summary currently available
PE88053 Opened: May 10, 1988 — Closed: Oct 6, 1988
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1985
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

FLXIBLE METRO — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1998 0 1 View
1997 0 2 View
1996 0 5 View
1995 1 0 View
1994 (current) 2 0
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 1 View
1991 2 0 View
1990 3 0 View
1989 7 1 View
1988 6 0 View
1987 6 0 View
1986 8 0 View
1985 8 0 View
1984 7 0 View
1983 4 0 View

Other FLXIBLE Models

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111CCD061 0 0 View
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111DDD051 0 0 View
111DDD061 0 0 View
3000 SERIES 0 0 View
35096 0 0 View