FLXIBLE CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1989

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by FLXIBLE CORPORATION in 1989. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 3, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING

THE CLAMP LOAD MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE ON THE MATING STEERING BOX SPLINES DUE TO MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES AND/OR THE PINCH BOLT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TORQUED.

NHTSA ID: 89V186000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 755

Consequence Summary:

INADEQUATE TORQUE MAY RESULT IN SLIPPAGE AND POSSIBLESHAFT DISENGAGEMENT WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL; THIS COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE STEERING SHAFT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 16, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

THE AIR LINES TO THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER CAN BE PINCHED BY THE AUXILIARY HEATER CABINET IF THE AIR IN THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM BLEEDS OUT WHEN A LEAK DEVELOPS OR THE ENGINE HAS NOT BEEN RUN FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.

NHTSA ID: 89V172000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 167

Consequence Summary:

THIS WOULD AFFECT OPERATION OF BRAKES, CREATING APOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REROUTE AIR LINES TO RIGHT REAR BRAKE CHAMBER TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE WITH THE AUXILIARY HEATER CABINET.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 12, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS

FLOOR ANCHORAGE INSERT BOLTS FOR SECURING WHEELCHAIR ARE SUBJECT TO BREAK.

NHTSA ID: 89V169000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 51

Consequence Summary:

A BROKEN OR DAMAGED BOLT MAY NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN AWHEELCHAIR AND PERSON DURING HARD BUS MANEUVER OR DURING A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

FLOOR ANCHORAGE MOUNTING INSERT DESIGN WILL BE CHANGED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 22, 1989

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY

THE ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM MAY EXCEED THE 20 LB. FORCE ALLOWED BY FMVSS 217.

NHTSA ID: 89V040000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 4,758

Consequence Summary:

BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Corrective Action:

REPAIR RELEASE CABLE MECHANISM TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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