Other: labelsRecall 86V-158 · 1983–1986 Flxible Metro
FLXIBLE CORPORATION recall 86V-158 covers 125 1983–1986 Flxible Metro for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V158000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ONLY TWO EMERGENCY WINDOW EXISTS WERE IDENTIFIED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BUS, INSTEAD OF THREE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 217. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217.
The fix
EMERGENCY EXIT INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED TO THE THIRD WINDOW ON THE LEFT SIDE TO IDENTIFY THIS WINDOW POSITION AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT.
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY WINDOW IDENTIFICATION/FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40 PASSENGER, 35 FOOT TRANSIT BUSES WITH SLIDING SIDEWINDOW OPTION.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1983 to October 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.