Flxible Metro recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Flxible Metro, covering 3,136 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Flxible Metro recalls by model year
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Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- 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
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- The emergency release valve moves out of position causing it to become inoperative. When this happens, the entrance door cannot be opened by activating the emergency release handle.
- Risk
- The inability to open an emergency exit does not complywith fmvss 217, "bus window retention and release", and could restrict theability of occupants to exit the vehicle in the event of an emergency.
- Remedy
- The corrective action is being developed. Buses will be repaired when the corrective action has been determined.
Recall number 93V050000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- 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
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- 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
Questions about the Flxible Metro recalls
How do I check if my Flxible Metro has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Flxible Metro have?
4, covering visibility, structure and seat belts.
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