Seat beltsRecall 88V-196 · 1988 Flxible Metro
FLXIBLE CORPORATION recall 88V-196 covers 551 1988 Flxible Metro for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on December 27, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V196000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ADJUSTABLE LENGTH TETHER BELT INSTALLED BETWEEN THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT ON SEAT FRAME AND ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENT POINT FAILED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207.
The risk
TETHER BELT LENGTH FAILED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS207. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE UNLATCHING OF THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM.
The fix
THE TETHER BELT WILL BE ADJUSTED TO THE PROPER LENGTH ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: SEAT/BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES.
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 February 1, 1988 to November 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.