Vehicle recall 87V067000 · May 13, 1987

1983-1986 Flxible Metro

The flashing mode of the deceleration light system is not in compliance with FMVSS 108.

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

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.
Notes: System: lighting/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE description: metro transit buses with deceleration light system option.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V067000
Reported to NHTSA: May 13, 1987
Filed by: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Owner notification: September 14, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 290
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting

Recall 87V067000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1983-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983

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