NHTSA Recall 85V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V137000; Date: Oct. 25, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Flxible Metro; 1985 Flxible Metro
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Flxible Corporation
Affected Units:: 866
Recall Summary:
Certification labels contain errors in the VIN code. On some 1984 and 1985 buses the check digit contains a "dash (-)" rather than the required number (8). Also on some 1984 buses the code for the year of manufacturer is incorrect. The tenth digit contains a "d" (1984) instead of an "e" (1985). Consequence of defect: buses are not in compliance with fmvss 115.
How to Fix:
Install a new certification label with the correct VIN code where the check digit is incorrect. Also notify the owners concerning the year of manufacturer error.
Recall Notes:
System: certification label/fmvss 115. Vehicle description: transit buses.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 25, 1985
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