Recall Register

1986 Flxible Metro: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 1986 Flxible Metro. The newest campaign is 95V235000. NHTSA received the report on 14 Dec 1995. The NHTSA record gives the component Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names 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, 95V235000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will modify the electrical wiring to activate all exterior lights whenever the windshield wipers are activated.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 13,939 units in total.

  • 95V235000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer
  • 89V040000Structure / Body / Door
  • 88V079000Exterior Lighting / Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
  • 87V067000Exterior Lighting
  • 87V068000Steering / Column
  • 87V066000Steering / Column
  • 86V171000Steering / Column
  • 86V158000Equipment / Other / Labels

  1. 95V235000Received . 741 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Consequence of non-compliance: this could cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will modify the electrical wiring to activate all exterior lights whenever the windshield wipers are activated.

    Report filed by FLXIBLE CORPORATION.

  2. 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: .

  3. 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: .

  4. 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: .

  5. 87V068000Received . 3,122 units.

    Steering / Column

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Steering column lower shaft may be too long allowing excessive thrust load to be applied to upper housing bearings and steering transfer box bearings.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Bearings could fail or seize, resulting in loss ofsteering control.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Replace steering column assembly with one of proper length.

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

  6. 87V066000Received . 3,075 units.

    Steering / Column

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    An incorrect bolt may have been installed to retain the tilt steering column pivot bushings.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Bolt may not maintain specified torque and could breakor work loose and fall out, resulting in loss of steering control.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Install proper sae grade 5 bolt.

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

  7. 86V171000Received . 1,102 units.

    Steering / Column

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Incorrect lock washers may have been installed on the tilt steering column pivot bushing bolts and the column housing pivot may be misaligned. Consequence of defect: pivot bolt could loosen and result in loss of steering control.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Install proper lock washer and correct misalignment of column housing pivot.

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

  8. 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: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

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

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1986 Flxible Metro
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
PE88053Preliminary evaluationDRAG LINK FAILURESteering10 May 19886 Oct 1988

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. 1986 Flxible Metro: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/flxible/metro/1986/. 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 1986 Flxible Metro?
13,939 units in 8 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. 8 of them name the 1986 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1986 Flxible Metro open?
No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.