Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V040000

Structure: body: door

FLXIBLE CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-03-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V040000

Structure: body: door

Component
Structure: body: door
Manufacturer
FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
4,758
Reported to NHTSA
1989-03-22
Owners notified
1989-09-12

Defect description

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

Safety risk

BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

REPAIR RELEASE CABLE MECHANISM TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Notes

SYSTEM: ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE/ FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES.

Scope of coverage

14 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
FLXIBLE 8701989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983
FLXIBLE Metro1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.