| Make : FLXIBLE | Model : METRO | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19860301 - 19941101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V235000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19951214 | Date Added to Database: 19951222 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLXIBLE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 741 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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." |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS COULD CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO ACTIVATE ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS WHENEVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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