1990 Flxible Metro problems

What is wrong

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."

Risk

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.

Recall number 95V235000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Adjustable length tether belt on driver's air suspension type seat may not have been adjusted to the correct length during manufacture.

Risk

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.

Recall number 90V203000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

Recall number 90V150000 · Recall details