Recall Register

1984 Flxible Metro: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1984 Flxible Metro. The newest campaign is 89V040000. NHTSA received the report on 22 Mar 1989. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Body / Door. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 89V040000, in the NHTSA record

Repair release cable mechanism to comply with standard.
NHTSA VIN lookup

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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 12,060 units in total.

  • 89V040000Structure / Body / Door
  • 88V079000Exterior Lighting / Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
  • 87V067000Exterior Lighting
  • 86V158000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 85V137000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 85V009000Steering / Column
  • 84V010000Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

  1. 89V040000Received . 4,758 units.

    Structure / Body / Door

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    The entrance door emergency release mechanism may exceed the 20 lb. Force allowed by FMVSS 217.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Buses would not comply with standard.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Repair release cable mechanism to comply with standard.

    Report filed by FLXIBLE CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 88V079000Received . 726 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Hazard Flashing Warning Lights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Due to increased bulb load on the flasher, when operated in hazard mode, flasher did not meet performance requirements of FMVSS 108.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Buses do not comply with FMVSS 108.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Install a combination turn hazard flasher that complies with standard.

    Report filed by FLXIBLE CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 87V067000Received . 290 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    The flashing mode of the deceleration light system is not in compliance with FMVSS 108.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Flashing deceleration lights may be confusing to otherdrivers; buses do not comply with FMVSS 108.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Modify deceleration lights to remove the flashing mode.

    Report filed by FLXIBLE CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 86V158000Received . 125 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Only two emergency window exists were identified on the left side of the bus, instead of three required by FMVSS 217. Consequence of defect: buses do not comply with FMVSS 217.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Emergency exit instructions will be added to the third window on the left side to identify this window position as an emergency exit.

    Report filed by FLXIBLE CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 85V137000Received . 866 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certification labels contain errors in the VIN code. On some 1984 and 1985 buses the check digit contains a "dash (-)" rather than the required number (8). Also on some 1984 buses the code for the year of manufacturer is incorrect. The tenth digit contains a "d" (1984) instead of an "e" (1985). Consequence of defect: buses are not in compliance with FMVSS 115.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Install a new certification label with the correct VIN code where the check digit is incorrect. Also notify the owners concerning the year of manufacturer error.

    Report filed by FLXIBLE CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 85V009000Received . 73 units.

    Steering / Column

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    The saginaw tilt steering column assembly has two pivot bushings and two mating retaining bolts. These retaining bolts can loosen, which could allow the pivot bushings to move into the turning arc of the column shaft universal joint. Consequence of defect: if the pivot bushings move and interfers with universal joint of the column steering shaft it can result in loss of steering control and an accident.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    The two pivot bushings will be removed, greased, and reinstalled in the column housing. A thread locking compound will be used on the threads of the two pivot bushing retaining bolts. The two external tooth shakeproof lockwashers will be replaced with internal tooth shakeproof lockwashers. The pivot bushing retaining bolts will be installed to a specified torque value.

    Report filed by FLXIBLE CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 84V010000Received . 5,222 units.

    Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Some buses may have misalignment of the steering column assembly and the gear box.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Replacement of the lower jacket tube bearing, steering mounting bracket, and possibly the wheel tube.

    Report filed by GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP..

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19834
  2. 19847
  3. 19858
  4. 19868
  5. 19876
  6. 19886
  7. 19897
  8. 19903
  9. 19912
  10. 19921
  11. 19931
  12. 19941
  13. 19960
  14. 19970
  15. 19980

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 1984 Flxible Metro: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/flxible/metro/1984/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
FLXIBLE CORPORATION

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1984 Flxible Metro?
12,060 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Flxible Metro have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the Flxible Metro, model years 1983 to 1998. 7 of them name the 1984 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1984 Flxible Metro open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.