Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lightsRecall 88V-079 · 1984–1987 Flxible Metro

FLXIBLE CORPORATION recall 88V-079 covers 726 1984–1987 Flxible Metro for a exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights problem, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 1988.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected7261 model

ReportedMay 11, 1988Owners notified Sep 24, 1988

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V079000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

DUE TO INCREASED BULB LOAD ON THE FLASHER, WHEN OPERATED IN HAZARD MODE, FLASHER DID NOT MEET PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108.

The risk

BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL A COMBINATION TURN HAZARD FLASHER THAT COMPLIES WITH STANDARD.

SYSTEM: TURN HAZARD FLASHERS FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SWISS CONTROLS NO. 4242VCOMBINATION TURN HAZARD FLASHERS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Flxible Metro1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Built from December 1, 1983 to September 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.