1987 FLXIBLE METRO RECALL - #95V235000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1987 FLXIBLE METRO |
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| Manufacturer |
FLXIBLE CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1986 - 11/1/1994 |
| Recalled on |
12/22/1995 |
| Influenced by |
FLXIBLE CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
741 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS COULD CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO ACTIVATE ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS WHENEVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1987 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
1987 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
1987 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
1987 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1987 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for VISIBILITY
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