The problem
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 devices, and associated equipment."
The risk
Consequence of non-compliance: this could cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will modify the electrical wiring to activate all exterior lights whenever the windshield wipers are activated.
Contacts
System: visual; windshield wiper and washer; fmvss no. 108. Vehicle description: city transit buses. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact flxible at 1-614-362-2600. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Flxible dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 95V235000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.