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...
Manufacturer safety record
Flxible Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 5 owner complaints and 24 recalls for Flxible vehicles from 1983 to 1998. The most complained-about model is the Metro (5 complaints).
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 24
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Flxible models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | 1983-1998 | 5 | 21 |
| 870 | 1983-1989 | 0 | 3 |
| Transit Coach | 1983-1984 | 0 | 3 |
All time
Most complained-about Flxible vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1989 Flxible Metro | 1 | 7 | F |
| 2 | 1992 Flxible Metro | 1 | 1 | B |
| 3 | 1996 Flxible Metro | 1 | 0 | A |
| 4 | 1997 Flxible Metro | 1 | 0 | A |
| 5 | 1998 Flxible Metro | 1 | 0 | A |
Latest Flxible recalls
Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system...
The emergency release valve moves out of position causing it to become inoperative. When this happens, the entrance door cannot be opened by activating the emergency release handle.
Adjustable length tether belt on driver's air suspension type seat may not have been adjusted to the correct length during manufacture.
With approximately two threads engagement of steering wheel retaining nut with steering shaft, the steering wheel could separate from the steering column if nut loosens and falls off.
Retrofit light sockets for rear stop, turn, tail and backup light assemblies would cause the buses to be in non-compliance with fmvss 108.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data