How many recalls does the 1983 Flxible Metro have?

The 1983 Flxible Metro has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1983 Flxible Metro has an open recall?

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1983 Flxible Metro Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1983 Flxible Metro has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,395 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 89V040000 1989-03-22 4,758 affected

Defect

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 87V067000 1987-05-13 290 affected

Defect

THE FLASHING MODE OF THE DECELERATION LIGHT SYSTEM IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108.

Consequence

FLASHING DECELERATION LIGHTS MAY BE CONFUSING TO OTHERDRIVERS; BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108.

Remedy

MODIFY DECELERATION LIGHTS TO REMOVE THE FLASHING MODE.

EQUIPMENT 86V158000 1986-12-01 125 affected

Defect

ONLY TWO EMERGENCY WINDOW EXISTS WERE IDENTIFIED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BUS, INSTEAD OF THREE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 217. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217.

Remedy

EMERGENCY EXIT INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED TO THE THIRD WINDOW ON THE LEFT SIDE TO IDENTIFY THIS WINDOW POSITION AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT.

STEERING 84V010000 1984-01-01 5,222 affected

Defect

SOME BUSES MAY HAVE MISALIGNMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND THE GEAR BOX.

Remedy

REPLACEMENT OF THE LOWER JACKET TUBE BEARING, STEERING MOUNTING BRACKET, AND POSSIBLY THE WHEEL TUBE.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1983 Flxible Metro as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.