How many recalls does the 1987 Flxible Metro have?

The 1987 Flxible Metro has 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Flxible Metro has an open recall?

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1987 Flxible Metro Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1987 Flxible Metro has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 12,477 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 95V235000 1995-12-14 741 affected

Defect

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.

VISIBILITY 90V085000 1990-05-07 55 affected

Defect

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.

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 88V079000 1988-05-11 726 affected

Defect

DUE TO INCREASED BULB LOAD ON THE FLASHER, WHEN OPERATED IN HAZARD MODE, FLASHER DID NOT MEET PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108.

Consequence

BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108.

Remedy

INSTALL A COMBINATION TURN HAZARD FLASHER THAT COMPLIES WITH STANDARD.

STEERING 87V066000 1987-05-13 3,075 affected

Defect

AN INCORRECT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO RETAIN THE TILT STEERING COLUMN PIVOT BUSHINGS.

Consequence

BOLT MAY NOT MAINTAIN SPECIFIED TORQUE AND COULD BREAKOR WORK LOOSE AND FALL OUT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Remedy

INSTALL PROPER SAE GRADE 5 BOLT.

STEERING 87V068000 1987-05-13 3,122 affected

Defect

STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHAFT MAY BE TOO LONG ALLOWING EXCESSIVE THRUST LOAD TO BE APPLIED TO UPPER HOUSING BEARINGS AND STEERING TRANSFER BOX BEARINGS.

Consequence

BEARINGS COULD FAIL OR SEIZE, RESULTING IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL.

Remedy

REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WITH ONE OF PROPER LENGTH.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE88053 Opened 1988-05-10 · closed 1988-10-06

DRAG LINK FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

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 1987 Flxible Metro as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.