FLXIBLE METRO 1988: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V196000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | METRO | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-12-07 | 1988-12-27 | 1989-01-04 |
Production Dates: 1988-02-01 - 1988-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 551
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207
THE ADJUSTABLE LENGTH TETHER BELT INSTALLED BETWEEN THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT ON SEAT FRAME AND ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENT POINT FAILED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207.
TETHER BELT LENGTH FAILED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS207. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE UNLATCHING OF THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM.
THE TETHER BELT WILL BE ADJUSTED TO THE PROPER LENGTH ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: SEAT/BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES.
