Recall campaign89V040000
Recall 89V040000: 1983–1989 Flxible Metro
Structure › Body › Door
- Report received
- Mar 22, 1989
- Manufacturer
- Flxible corporation
- Potentially affected
- 4,758vehicles
- Model years
- 1983–1989
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 entrance door emergency release mechanism may exceed the 20 lb. Force allowed by fmvss 217.
Possible consequence
Buses would not comply with standard.
Remedy
Repair release cable mechanism to comply with standard.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1983 Flxible Metro0 complaints
- 1984 Flxible Metro0 complaints
- 1985 Flxible Metro0 complaints
- 1986 Flxible Metro0 complaints
- 1987 Flxible Metro0 complaints
- 1988 Flxible Metro0 complaints
- 1989 Flxible Metro1 complaints
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.