1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recalls (7)
- 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:
- 89V172000 on 10/24/1989
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1988 - 03/31/1989
- Affected:
- 167
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Reroute air lines to right rear brake chamber to provide clearance with the auxiliary heater cabinet.
- Notes:
- System: right rear brake linesvehicle description: transit buses equipped with underfloor rear auxiliaryheaters.
- Campaign:
- 89V186000 on 11/15/1989
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1988 - 08/31/1989
- Affected:
- 755
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Replace steering shaft.
- Notes:
- System: steering shaftvehicle description: 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:
- 90V150000 on 08/27/1990
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1989 - 05/31/1990
- Affected:
- 461
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Replace steering wheel with new design wheel that allows full thread engagement of steering wheel retaining nut.
- Notes:
- System: steering wheel retaining nut.vehicle description: transit buses with douglas tilt-telescope steering columnand sheller globe 22 inch diameter steering wheel.
- 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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