Does the 1988 Flxible Metro have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, seat belts, exterior lighting, unknown or other, structure. 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 1988 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 1988 Flxible Metro?

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

1988 Flxible Metro recalls

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

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

For the 1988 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.

1988 Flxible Metro recalls, newest first

December 14, 1995NHTSA 95V235000741 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 14, 1990NHTSA 90V2030001,447 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 26, 1990NHTSA 90V12200045 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary: Retrofit light sockets for rear stop, turn, tail and backup light assemblies would cause the buses to be in non-compliance with FMVSS 108.
Consequence: These buses would not meet the photometric requirementsof FMVSS 108, and may not have the desired effect for motorists following thesebuses and could cause a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Install new light sockets and new rear light housings on buses.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 12, 1989NHTSA 89V16900051 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary: Floor anchorage insert bolts for securing wheelchair are subject to break.
Consequence: A broken or damaged bolt may not adequately restrain awheelchair and person during hard bus maneuver or during a crash.
Remedy: Floor anchorage mounting insert design will be changed.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

December 27, 1988NHTSA 88V196000551 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts

Summary: The adjustable length tether belt installed between the drivers seat belt attachment on seat frame and anchorage attachment point failed to meet requirements of FMVSS 207.
Consequence: Tether belt length failed to meet requirements of FMVSS207. This could result in the unlatching of the seat adjustment mechanism.
Remedy: The tether belt will be adjusted to the proper length on affected vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1988 Flxible Metro were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1988 Flxible Metro have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, seat belts, exterior lighting, unknown or other, structure. 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 1988 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 1988 Flxible Metro?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.