1988 Flxible METRO recalls

NHTSA lists 6 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall records

Seat belts12/27/198888V196000

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.

Remedy

THE TETHER BELT WILL BE ADJUSTED TO THE PROPER LENGTH ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

SYSTEM: SEAT/BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES.

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Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer12/14/199595V235000

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.

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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Seat belts: Front: Anchorage12/14/199090V203000

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.

Remedy

PROPERLY ADJUST TETHER BELTS TO CORRECT LENGTH.

SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS; FMVSS 207 AND 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL MODEL #88 OR 188DRIVER SEAT.

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Unknown or other10/12/198989V169000

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.

Remedy

FLOOR ANCHORAGE MOUNTING INSERT DESIGN WILL BE CHANGED.

SYSTEM: WHEELCHAIR FLOOR ANCHORAGE INSERT BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH"Q'STRAINT" WHEELCHAIRSECUREMENT SYSTEM.

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Exterior lighting06/26/199090V122000

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.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW LIGHT SOCKETS AND NEW REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS ON BUSES.

SYSTEM: LIGHTING; FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.

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Structure: Body: Door03/22/198989V040000

THE ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM MAY EXCEED THE 20 LB. FORCE ALLOWED BY FMVSS 217.

Consequence

BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Remedy

REPAIR RELEASE CABLE MECHANISM TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

SYSTEM: ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE/ FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES.

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