There have been 20 safety recalls for the Flxible Metro. 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 Metro.
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 |
| 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. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The inability to open an emergency exit does not complywith fmvss 217, "bus window retention and release", and could restrict theability of occupants to exit the vehicle in the event of an emergency.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Flxible Metro |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Recall Summary: The emergency release valve moves out of position causing it to become inoperative. When this happens, the entrance door cannot be opened by activating the emergency release handle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Incorrect length belts will not properly restrain driverin an accident or sudden stop and would not comply with fmvss 207 and fmvss 210.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Flxible Metro, 1989 Flxible Metro, 1990 Flxible Metro |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: Adjustable length tether belt on driver's air suspension type seat may not have been adjusted to the correct length during manufacture. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Steering wheel separation from the steering column couldresult in loss of steering control and an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Flxible Metro, 1990 Flxible Metro |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: With approximately two threads engagement of steering wheel retaining nut with steering shaft, the steering wheel could separate from the steering column if nut loosens and falls off. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Flxible Metro |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Summary: Retrofit light sockets for rear stop, turn, tail and backup light assemblies would cause the buses to be in non-compliance with fmvss 108. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 14, 1995 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 741 |
| Apr. 1, 1993 | Structure:body:door | 487 |
| Dec. 14, 1990 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,447 |
| Aug. 20, 1990 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 461 |
| Jun. 26, 1990 | Exterior Lighting | 45 |
| May. 7, 1990 | Visibility | 55 |
| Nov. 3, 1989 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 755 |
| Oct. 16, 1989 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 167 |
| Oct. 12, 1989 | Unknown Or Other | 51 |
| Mar. 22, 1989 | Structure:body:door | 4,758 |
| Dec. 27, 1988 | Seat Belt | 551 |
| May. 11, 1988 | Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights | 726 |
| May. 13, 1987 | Steering:column | 3,122 |
| May. 13, 1987 | Steering:column | 3,075 |
| May. 13, 1987 | Exterior Lighting | 290 |
| Dec. 23, 1986 | Steering:column | 1,102 |
| Dec. 1, 1986 | Equipment:other:labels | 125 |
| Oct. 25, 1985 | Equipment:other:labels | 866 |
| Jan. 31, 1985 | Steering:column | 73 |
| Jan. 1, 1984 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 5,222 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1994 Flxible Metro | 1 |
| 1993 Flxible Metro | 1 |
| 1992 Flxible Metro | 1 |
| 1991 Flxible Metro | 2 |
| 1990 Flxible Metro | 3 |
| 1989 Flxible Metro | 7 |
| 1988 Flxible Metro | 6 |
| 1987 Flxible Metro | 6 |
| 1986 Flxible Metro | 8 |
| 1985 Flxible Metro | 8 |
| 1984 Flxible Metro | 7 |
| 1983 Flxible Metro | 4 |