1989 Flxible METRO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
No owner complaints are recorded for this selection. A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
No usable records for this chart.
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No records.
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
No usable records for this chart.
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No records.
Pattern summary
There is not enough complaint evidence to summarize patterns.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Recall history
7 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
89V040000 · Structure:Body:Door
Reported: 1989-03-22 (March 22, 1989)
THE ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM MAY EXCEED THE 20 LB. FORCE ALLOWED BY FMVSS 217.
Consequence: BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
Remedy: REPAIR RELEASE CABLE MECHANISM TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
NHTSA campaign record ↗89V172000 · Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1989-10-16 (October 16, 1989)
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.
Consequence: THIS WOULD AFFECT OPERATION OF BRAKES, CREATING APOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REROUTE AIR LINES TO RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE WITH THE AUXILIARY HEATER CABINET.
NHTSA campaign record ↗89V186000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 1989-11-03 (November 3, 1989)
THE CLAMP LOAD MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE ON THE MATING STEERING BOX SPLINES DUE TO MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES AND/OR THE PINCH BOLT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TORQUED.
Consequence: INADEQUATE TORQUE MAY RESULT IN SLIPPAGE AND POSSIBLESHAFT DISENGAGEMENT WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL; THIS COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE STEERING SHAFT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V085000 · Visibility
Reported: 1990-05-07 (May 7, 1990)
WINDOW INSERT IN DRIVER'S BARRIER ENCLOSURE WAS NOT MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FMVSS 205.
Consequence: BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105 STANDARD.
Remedy: INSTALL A DECAL CONTAINING THE REQUIRED DATA ON THE GLAZING.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V150000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 1990-08-20 (August 20, 1990)
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.
Consequence: STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING COLUMN COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE STEERING WHEEL WITH NEW DESIGN WHEEL THAT ALLOWS FULL THREAD ENGAGEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V203000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Reported: 1990-12-14 (December 14, 1990)
ADJUSTABLE LENGTH TETHER BELT ON DRIVER'S AIR SUSPENSION TYPE SEAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED TO THE CORRECT LENGTH DURING MANUFACTURE.
Consequence: INCORRECT LENGTH BELTS WILL NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN DRIVERIN AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP AND WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 207 AND FMVSS 210.
Remedy: PROPERLY ADJUST TETHER BELTS TO CORRECT LENGTH.
NHTSA campaign record ↗95V235000 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Reported: 1995-12-14 (December 14, 1995)
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."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS COULD CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO ACTIVATE ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS WHENEVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED.
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