Visibility: windshield wiper/washerRecall 95V-235 · 1986–1994 Flxible Metro

FLXIBLE CORPORATION recall 95V-235 covers 741 1986–1994 Flxible Metro for a visibility: windshield wiper/washer problem, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 1995.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected7411 model

ReportedDec 14, 1995Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 95V235000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THESE BUSES HAVE THE HEADLIGHTS AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATED WHENEVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED. NO OTHER EXTERIOR LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED BY WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

The risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS COULD CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO ACTIVATE ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS WHENEVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED.

SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER; FMVSS NO. 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CITY TRANSIT BUSES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FLXIBLE AT 1-614-362-2600. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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 Metro1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

Built from March 1, 1986 to November 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.