NHTSA lists 7 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.
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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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.
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Service brakes, air: Supply: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings10/16/198989V172000
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.
Remedy
REROUTE AIR LINES TO RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE WITH THE AUXILIARY HEATER CABINET.
SYSTEM: RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINESVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH UNDERFLOOR REAR AUXILIARYHEATERS.
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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.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING WHEEL WITH NEW DESIGN WHEEL THAT ALLOWS FULL THREAD ENGAGEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT.
SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH DOUGLAS TILT-TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMNAND SHELLER GLOBE 22 INCH DIAMETER STEERING WHEEL.
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Visibility05/07/199090V085000
WINDOW INSERT IN DRIVER'S BARRIER ENCLOSURE WAS NOT MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FMVSS 205.
Consequence
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105 STANDARD.
Remedy
INSTALL A DECAL CONTAINING THE REQUIRED DATA ON THE GLAZING.
SYSTEM: WINDOW GLAZING - FMVSS 205.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM DRIVER'S BARRIER ENCLOSURE WITH SAFETY GLAZING WINDOW INSERT.
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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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