1987 FLXIBLE METRO Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 87V068000 on 05/17/1987
- Component:
- Steering:column
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1985 - 03/31/1987
- Affected:
- 3,122
- Defect:
- Steering column lower shaft may be too long allowing excessive thrust load to be applied to upper housing bearings and steering transfer box bearings.
- Consequence:
- Bearings could fail or seize, resulting in loss ofsteering control.
- Correction:
- Replace steering column assembly with one of proper length.
- Notes:
- System: tilt steering column.vehicle description: metro transit buses with tilt steering columns.
- Campaign:
- 87V066000 on 05/18/1987
- Component:
- Steering:column
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1985 - 03/31/1987
- Affected:
- 3,075
- Defect:
- An incorrect bolt may have been installed to retain the tilt steering column pivot bushings.
- Consequence:
- Bolt may not maintain specified torque and could breakor work loose and fall out, resulting in loss of steering control.
- Correction:
- Install proper sae grade 5 bolt.
- Notes:
- System: tilt steering column.vehicle description: transit buses with tilt steering columns.
- Campaign:
- 88V079000 on 05/12/1988
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1983 - 08/31/1987
- Affected:
- 726
- Defect:
- Due to increased bulb load on the flasher, when operated in hazard mode, flasher did not meet performance requirements of fmvss 108.
- Consequence:
- Buses do not comply with fmvss 108.
- Correction:
- Install a combination turn hazard flasher that complies with standard.
- Notes:
- System: turn hazard flashers fmvss 108.vehicle description: metro transit buses equipped with swiss controls no. 4242vcombination turn hazard flashers.
- Campaign:
- 89V040000 on 04/04/1989
- Component:
- Structure:body:door
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1983 - 02/28/1989
- Affected:
- 4,758
- Defect:
- The entrance door emergency release mechanism may exceed the 20 lb. force allowed by fmvss 217.
- Consequence:
- Buses would not comply with standard.
- Correction:
- Repair release cable mechanism to comply with standard.
- Notes:
- System: entrance door emergency release/ fmvss 217.vehicle description: metro transit buses.
- Campaign:
- 90V085000 on 05/22/1990
- Component:
- Visibility
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1987 - 02/28/1990
- Affected:
- 55
- Defect:
- Window insert in driver's barrier enclosure was not marked in accordance with fmvss 205.
- Consequence:
- Buses would not comply with fmvss 105 standard.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 95V235000 on 12/21/1995
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1986 - 10/31/1994
- Affected:
- 741
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
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