Vehicle recall 90V085000 · May 7, 1990

1987, 1989 Flxible Metro

Window insert in driver's barrier enclosure was not marked in accordance with FMVSS 205.

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

Summary: Window insert in driver's barrier enclosure was not marked in accordance with FMVSS 205.
Consequence: Buses would not comply with FMVSS 105 standard.
Remedy: Install a decal containing the required data on the glazing.
Notes: System: window glazing - FMVSS 205.VEHICLE description: transit buses equipped with aluminum driver's barrier enclosure with safety glazing window insert.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V085000
Reported to NHTSA: May 7, 1990
Filed by: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Owner notification: January 17, 1991
Vehicles potentially affected: 55
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility

Recall 90V085000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Flxible Metro (1987, 1989): 1989, 1987

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