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Recall campaign88V196000

Recall 88V196000: 1988 Flxible Metro

Seat belts
Report received
Dec 27, 1988
Manufacturer
Flxible corporation
Potentially affected
551vehicles
Model years
1988

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The adjustable length tether belt installed between the drivers seat belt attachment on seat frame and anchorage attachment point failed to meet requirements of fmvss 207.

Possible consequence

Tether belt length failed to meet requirements of fmvss207. This could result in the unlatching of the seat adjustment mechanism.

Remedy

The tether belt will be adjusted to the proper length on affected vehicles.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.