FLXIBLE METRO 1984: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V137000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | METRO | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-10-25 | 1985-10-25 | 1985-11-04 |
Production Dates: 1984-01-01 - 1985-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 866
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 115
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.
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.
SYSTEM: CERTIFICATION LABEL/FMVSS 115. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.
