Recall 88V196000 — SEAT BELTS Defect in 1988-1988 FLXIBLE METRO
RECALL This recall affects up to 551 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 88V196000 |
| Manufacturer | FLXIBLE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 551 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Related Recalls for FLXIBLE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93V050000 | 1991 FLXIBLE METRO | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 487 | |
| 90V203000 | 1990 FLXIBLE METRO | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1,447 | |
| 90V122000 | 1988 FLXIBLE METRO | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 45 | |
| 89V172000 | 1989 FLXIBLE METRO | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 167 | |
| 90V085000 | 1987 FLXIBLE METRO | VISIBILITY | 55 | |
| 90V150000 | 1990 FLXIBLE METRO | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 461 | |
| 89V169000 | 1988 FLXIBLE METRO | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 51 | |
| 89V186000 | 1989 FLXIBLE METRO | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 755 | |
| 89V040000 | 1984 FLXIBLE METRO | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4,758 | |
| 88V079000 | 1985 FLXIBLE METRO | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | 726 |