Vehicle Safety Data

Recall 89V040000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Defect in 1983-1989 FLXIBLE METRO

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RECALL This recall affects up to 4,758 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 89V040000
Manufacturer FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Vehicles Affected 4,758
Component STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles
1983 FLXIBLE METRO, 1983 FLXIBLE 870, 1984 FLXIBLE METRO, 1984 FLXIBLE 870, 1985 FLXIBLE METRO, 1985 FLXIBLE 870, 1986 FLXIBLE 870, 1986 FLXIBLE METRO, 1987 FLXIBLE METRO, 1987 FLXIBLE 870, 1988 FLXIBLE 870, 1988 FLXIBLE METRO, 1989 FLXIBLE METRO, 1989 FLXIBLE 870

Defect Description

THE ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM MAY EXCEED THE 20 LB. FORCE ALLOWED BY FMVSS 217.

Safety Consequence

BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Remedy

REPAIR RELEASE CABLE MECHANISM TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

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
88V196000 1988 FLXIBLE METRO SEAT BELTS 551
88V079000 1985 FLXIBLE METRO EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 726
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