Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 89V-172 · 1989 Flxible Metro
FLXIBLE CORPORATION recall 89V-172 covers 167 1989 Flxible Metro for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V172000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE AIR LINES TO THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER CAN BE PINCHED BY THE AUXILIARY HEATER CABINET IF THE AIR IN THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM BLEEDS OUT WHEN A LEAK DEVELOPS OR THE ENGINE HAS NOT BEEN RUN FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
The risk
THIS WOULD AFFECT OPERATION OF BRAKES, CREATING APOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REROUTE AIR LINES TO RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE WITH THE AUXILIARY HEATER CABINET.
SYSTEM: RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINESVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH UNDERFLOOR REAR AUXILIARYHEATERS.
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 August 1, 1988 to April 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.