Vehicle recall 85V137000 · October 25, 1985
1984-1985 Flxible Metro
Certification labels contain errors in the VIN code.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certification labels contain errors in the VIN code. On some 1984 and 1985 buses the check digit contains a "dash (-)" rather than the required number (8). Also on some 1984 buses the code for the year of manufacturer is incorrect. The tenth digit contains a "d" (1984) instead of an "e" (1985). Consequence of defect: buses are not in compliance with FMVSS 115.
- Remedy
- Install a new certification label with the correct VIN code where the check digit is incorrect. Also notify the owners concerning the year of manufacturer error.
- Notes
- System: certification label/FMVSS 115. Vehicle description: transit buses.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V137000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 25, 1985
- Filed by
- FLXIBLE CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- October 25, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 866
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Flxible Metro (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
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