There have been 3 safety recalls for the Flxible 870. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Flxible 870.
Inadequate torque may result in slippage and possibleshaft disengagement with loss of steering control; this could result in anaccident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Flxible 870, 1989 Flxible Metro |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Buses would not comply with standard.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Flxible 870, 1984 Flxible 870, 1985 Flxible 870, 1986 Flxible 870, 1987 Flxible 870, 1988 Flxible 870, 1989 Flxible 870, 1983 Flxible Metro, 1984 Flxible Metro, 1985 Flxible Metro, 1986 Flxible Metro, 1987 Flxible Metro, 1988 Flxible Metro, 1989 Flxible Metro |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Recall Summary: The entrance door emergency release mechanism may exceed the 20 lb. Force allowed by fmvss 217. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Driver can drive off with exit door not closed and lockedwhich could result in a passenger falling out of the exit door while the bus ismoving.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Flxible 870, 1987 Flxible 870, 1988 Flxible 870 |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Recall Summary: Air open/spring closed type exit door may be incorrectly wired. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3, 1989 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 755 |
| Mar. 22, 1989 | Structure:body:door | 4,758 |
| Aug. 1, 1988 | Structure:body:door | 409 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1989 Flxible 870 | 2 |
| 1988 Flxible 870 | 2 |
| 1987 Flxible 870 | 2 |
| 1986 Flxible 870 | 2 |
| 1985 Flxible 870 | 1 |
| 1984 Flxible 870 | 1 |
| 1983 Flxible 870 | 1 |