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Safety recall · 89V172000

Service brakes: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Flxible recall

FLXIBLE CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on October 16, 1989. It covers about 167 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
89V172000
Reported
Oct 16, 1989
Vehicles
167
Area
Brakes

The problem

The air lines to the right rear brake chamber can be pinched by the auxiliary heater cabinet if the air in the rear air suspension system bleeds out when a leak develops or the engine has not been run for an extended period of time.

The risk

This would affect operation of brakes, creating apotential for an accident.

The fix

Reroute air lines to right rear brake chamber to provide clearance with the auxiliary heater cabinet.

Contacts

System: right rear brake linesvehicle description: transit buses equipped with underfloor rear auxiliaryheaters.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Flxible dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V172000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1989 Flxible Metro17F

Questions

Is the 89V172000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FLXIBLE CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V172000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V172000 announced?

FLXIBLE CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on October 16, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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

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