1992 FLXIBLE METRO Recall

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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