Does the 1983 Flxible Metro have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, exterior lighting, equipment, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1983 Flxible Metro recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Flxible dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1983 Flxible Metro?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1983 Flxible Metro recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1983 Flxible Metro. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Flxible been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Flxible dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1983 Flxible Metro recalls, newest first

March 22, 1989NHTSA 89V0400004,758 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 13, 1987NHTSA 87V067000290 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 1, 1986NHTSA 86V158000125 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 1, 1984NHTSA 84V0100005,222 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1983 Flxible Metro were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Flxible Metro years

Other 1983 Flxible models

Questions

Does the 1983 Flxible Metro have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, exterior lighting, equipment, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1983 Flxible Metro recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Flxible dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1983 Flxible Metro?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.