1988 FLXIBLE METRO Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 88V196000 on 01/03/1989
- Component:
- Seat belts
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1988 - 10/31/1988
- Affected:
- 551
- Defect:
- The adjustable length tether belt installed between the drivers seat belt attachment on seat frame and anchorage attachment point failed to meet requirements of fmvss 207.
- Consequence:
- Tether belt length failed to meet requirements of fmvss207. this could result in the unlatching of the seat adjustment mechanism.
- Correction:
- The tether belt will be adjusted to the proper length on affected vehicles.
- Notes:
- System: seat/belt.vehicle description: metro transit buses.
- 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:
- 89V169000 on 10/18/1989
- Component:
- Unknown or other
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1988 - 11/30/1988
- Affected:
- 51
- Defect:
- Floor anchorage insert bolts for securing wheelchair are subject to break.
- Consequence:
- A broken or damaged bolt may not adequately restrain awheelchair and person during hard bus maneuver or during a crash.
- Correction:
- Floor anchorage mounting insert design will be changed.
- Notes:
- System: wheelchair floor anchorage insert bolts.vehicle description: transit buses equipped with"q'straint" wheelchairsecurement system.
- Campaign:
- 90V122000 on 06/26/1990
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1988 - 10/31/1988
- Affected:
- 45
- Defect:
- Retrofit light sockets for rear stop, turn, tail and backup light assemblies would cause the buses to be in non-compliance with fmvss 108.
- Consequence:
- These buses would not meet the photometric requirementsof fmvss 108, and may not have the desired effect for motorists following thesebuses and could cause a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Install new light sockets and new rear light housings on buses.
- Notes:
- System: lighting; fmvss 108.vehicle description: transit buses.
- Campaign:
- 90V203000 on 12/27/1990
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1988 - 10/31/1990
- Affected:
- 1,447
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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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