1989 FLXIBLE METRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
7
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1989 FLXIBLE METRO
The 1989 FLXIBLE METRO has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, VISIBILITY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 FLXIBLE METRO
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 1989 FLXIBLE METRO, potentially affecting up to 8,384 vehicles.
Recall 90V203000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 1,447 vehicles affected
Defect: ADJUSTABLE LENGTH TETHER BELT ON DRIVER'S AIR SUSPENSION TYPE SEAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED TO THE CORRECT LENGTH DURING MANUFACTURE.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 89V172000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 167 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS WOULD AFFECT OPERATION OF BRAKES, CREATING APOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REROUTE AIR LINES TO RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE WITH THE AUXILIARY HEATER CABINET.
View full details →Recall 90V085000 — VISIBILITY
| 55 vehicles affected
Defect: WINDOW INSERT IN DRIVER'S BARRIER ENCLOSURE WAS NOT MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FMVSS 205.
Consequence: BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105 STANDARD.
Remedy: INSTALL A DECAL CONTAINING THE REQUIRED DATA ON THE GLAZING.
View full details →Recall 90V150000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 461 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 89V186000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 755 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: INADEQUATE TORQUE MAY RESULT IN SLIPPAGE AND POSSIBLESHAFT DISENGAGEMENT WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL; THIS COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE STEERING SHAFT.
View full details →Recall 89V040000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 4,758 vehicles affected
Defect: THE ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM MAY EXCEED THE 20 LB. FORCE ALLOWED BY FMVSS 217.
Consequence: BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
Remedy: REPAIR RELEASE CABLE MECHANISM TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
View full details →Recall 95V235000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 741 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 FLXIBLE METRO
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 FLXIBLE METRO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HOOD LATCHES FAILED, CAUSING HOOD INNER PANEL TO BREAK.
Safety Rating for the 1989 FLXIBLE METRO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 FLXIBLE METRO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 FLXIBLE METRO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 FLXIBLE METRO
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1989 FLXIBLE METRO.
Other Model Years of the FLXIBLE METRO
- 1984 FLXIBLE METRO — 0 complaints
- 1985 FLXIBLE METRO — 0 complaints
- 1986 FLXIBLE METRO — 0 complaints
- 1987 FLXIBLE METRO — 0 complaints
- 1988 FLXIBLE METRO — 0 complaints
- 1989 FLXIBLE METRO (current)
- 1990 FLXIBLE METRO — 0 complaints
- 1991 FLXIBLE METRO — 0 complaints
- 1992 FLXIBLE METRO — 1 complaint
- 1993 FLXIBLE METRO — 0 complaints
- 1994 FLXIBLE METRO — 0 complaints
Other FLXIBLE Models
- FLXIBLE 111CCD061 — 0 total complaints
- FLXIBLE 111CDD051 — 0 total complaints
- FLXIBLE 111CDD061 — 0 total complaints
- FLXIBLE 111DCD061 — 0 total complaints
- FLXIBLE 111DDD051 — 0 total complaints
- FLXIBLE 111DDD061 — 0 total complaints
- FLXIBLE 35096 — 0 total complaints
- FLXIBLE 45096 — 0 total complaints