Recall 93V050000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Defect in 1991-1991 FLXIBLE METRO
RECALL This recall affects up to 487 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 93V050000 |
| Manufacturer | FLXIBLE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 487 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for FLXIBLE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 88V196000 | 1988 FLXIBLE METRO | SEAT BELTS | 551 | |
| 88V079000 | 1985 FLXIBLE METRO | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | 726 |