NHTSA Recall 95V235000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V235000; Date: Dec. 14, 1995
Consequence of non-compliance: this could cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Flxible Metro; 1987 Flxible Metro; 1988 Flxible Metro; 1989 Flxible Metro; 1990 Flxible Metro; 1991 Flxible Metro; 1992 Flxible Metro; 1993 Flxible Metro; 1994 Flxible Metro
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Manufactured by: Flxible Corporation
Affected Units:: 741
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will modify the electrical wiring to activate all exterior lights whenever the windshield wipers are activated.
Recall Notes:
System: visual; windshield wiper and washer; fmvss no. 108. Vehicle description: city transit buses. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact flxible at 1-614-362-2600. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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