1988 Flxible Metro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1988 Flxible Metro. Newest first.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Adjustable length tether belt on driver's air suspension type seat may not have been adjusted to the correct length during manufacture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Retrofit light sockets for rear stop, turn, tail and backup light assemblies would cause the buses to be in non-compliance with fmvss 108.
Risk and remedy
Risk
These buses would not meet the photometric requirementsof fmvss 108, and may not have the desired effect for motorists following thesebuses and could cause a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Install new light sockets and new rear light housings on buses.
Floor anchorage insert bolts for securing wheelchair are subject to break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A broken or damaged bolt may not adequately restrain awheelchair and person during hard bus maneuver or during a crash.
Remedy
Floor anchorage mounting insert design will be changed.
The entrance door emergency release mechanism may exceed the 20 lb. Force allowed by fmvss 217.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Buses would not comply with standard.
Remedy
Repair release cable mechanism to comply with standard.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Drag link failure
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