FLXIBLE RECALLS & DEFECTS | FLXIBLE PROBLEMS

FLXIBLE RECALLS & DEFECTS | FLXIBLE PROBLEMS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of FLXIBLE recalls and defective parts found on FLXIBLE automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the FLXIBLE manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design, structure, body, or performance.

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Most Recent Recalls

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
1986-1994 FLXIBLE METRO VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Recall
1986-1994 FLXIBLE METRO	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Units affected: 741	FLXIBLE CORPORATION Report Date: 1995-12-14
Summary: 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."
1991 FLXIBLE METRO STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Recall
1991 FLXIBLE METRO	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Units affected: 487	FLXIBLE CORPORATION Report Date: 1993-04-01
Summary: 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.
1988-1990 FLXIBLE METRO SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Recall
1988-1990 FLXIBLE METRO	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Units affected: 1447	FLXIBLE CORPORATION Report Date: 1990-12-14
Summary: ADJUSTABLE LENGTH TETHER BELT ON DRIVER'S AIR SUSPENSION TYPE SEAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED TO THE CORRECT LENGTH DURING MANUFACTURE.
1989-1990 FLXIBLE METRO STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall
1989-1990 FLXIBLE METRO	STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Units affected: 461	FLXIBLE CORPORATION Report Date: 1990-08-20
Summary: 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.
1988 FLXIBLE METRO EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall
1988 FLXIBLE METRO	EXTERIOR LIGHTING Units affected: 45	FLXIBLE CORPORATION Report Date: 1990-06-26
Summary: RETROFIT LIGHT SOCKETS FOR REAR STOP, TURN, TAIL AND BACKUP LIGHT ASSEMBLIES WOULD CAUSE THE BUSES TO BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108.
1987-1989 FLXIBLE METRO VISIBILITY Recall
1987-1989 FLXIBLE METRO	VISIBILITY Units affected: 55	FLXIBLE CORPORATION Report Date: 1990-05-07
Summary: WINDOW INSERT IN DRIVER'S BARRIER ENCLOSURE WAS NOT MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FMVSS 205.
1989 FLXIBLE METRO VISIBILITY Recall
1989 FLXIBLE METRO	VISIBILITY Units affected: 55	FLXIBLE CORPORATION Report Date: 1990-05-07
Summary: WINDOW INSERT IN DRIVER'S BARRIER ENCLOSURE WAS NOT MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FMVSS 205.
1989 FLXIBLE METRO STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall
1989 FLXIBLE METRO	STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Units affected: 755	FLXIBLE CORPORATION Report Date: 1989-11-03
Summary: 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.
1989 FLXIBLE 870 STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall
1989 FLXIBLE 870	STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Units affected: 755	FLXIBLE CORPORATION Report Date: 1989-11-03
Summary: 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.
1989 FLXIBLE METRO SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall
1989 FLXIBLE METRO	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Units affected: 167	FLXIBLE CORPORATION Report Date: 1989-10-16
Summary: 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.