Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FLXIBLE
Model Of Vehicle
METRO
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
85V137000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Flxible Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19840101
End Of Manufacture
19851001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
866
Date Owners Notified
19851025
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Flxible Corporation
Date Report Received
19851025
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
115