Exterior lightingRecall 90V-122 · 1988 Flxible Metro
FLXIBLE CORPORATION recall 90V-122 covers 45 1988 Flxible Metro for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V122000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
RETROFIT LIGHT SOCKETS FOR REAR STOP, TURN, TAIL AND BACKUP LIGHT ASSEMBLIES WOULD CAUSE THE BUSES TO BE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108.
The risk
THESE BUSES WOULD NOT MEET THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTSOF FMVSS 108, AND MAY NOT HAVE THE DESIRED EFFECT FOR MOTORISTS FOLLOWING THESEBUSES AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL NEW LIGHT SOCKETS AND NEW REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS ON BUSES.
SYSTEM: LIGHTING; FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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 November 1, 1988 to November 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.