FLXIBLE METRO 1983: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V067000

Make Model Year
FLXIBLE METRO 1983
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1987-09-14 1987-05-13 1987-05-19

Production Dates: 1983-06-01 - 1986-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 290

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

THE FLASHING MODE OF THE DECELERATION LIGHT SYSTEM IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108.

Consequence

FLASHING DECELERATION LIGHTS MAY BE CONFUSING TO OTHERDRIVERS; BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108.

Remedy

MODIFY DECELERATION LIGHTS TO REMOVE THE FLASHING MODE.

Notes

SYSTEM: LIGHTING/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES WITH DECELERATION LIGHT SYSTEM OPTION.