1989 FLXIBLE METRO RECALL - #89V172000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1989 FLXIBLE METRO |
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| Manufacturer |
FLXIBLE CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1988 - 4/1/1989 |
| Recalled on |
10/25/1989 |
| Influenced by |
FLXIBLE CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/17/1991 |
| # Affected |
167 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS WOULD AFFECT OPERATION OF BRAKES, CREATING APOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REROUTE AIR LINES TO RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE WITH THE AUXILIARY HEATER CABINET. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINESVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH UNDERFLOOR REAR AUXILIARYHEATERS. |
| See also |
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for VISIBILITY
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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