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1985 Flxible Metro Recalls, Complaints & Specs

8 safety recalls list the 1985 Flxible Metro. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

8 safety recalls for the 1985 Flxible Metro

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Door (structure)

    NHTSA 89V040000 Reported 4,758 vehicles potentially affected FLXIBLE CORPORATION

    The entrance door emergency release mechanism may exceed the 20 lb. Force allowed by FMVSS 217.

    Remedy: Repair release cable mechanism to comply with standard.

  2. Hazard flashing warning lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 88V079000 Reported 726 vehicles potentially affected FLXIBLE CORPORATION

    Due to increased bulb load on the flasher, when operated in hazard mode, flasher did not meet performance requirements of FMVSS 108.

    Remedy: Install a combination turn hazard flasher that complies with standard.

  3. Column (steering)

    NHTSA 87V066000 Reported 3,075 vehicles potentially affected FLXIBLE CORPORATION

    An incorrect bolt may have been installed to retain the tilt steering column pivot bushings.

    Remedy: Install proper sae grade 5 bolt.

  4. Exterior lighting

    NHTSA 87V067000 Reported 290 vehicles potentially affected FLXIBLE CORPORATION

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

    Remedy: Modify deceleration lights to remove the flashing mode.

  5. Column (steering)

    NHTSA 87V068000 Reported 3,122 vehicles potentially affected FLXIBLE CORPORATION

    Steering column lower shaft may be too long allowing excessive thrust load to be applied to upper housing bearings and steering transfer box bearings.

    Remedy: Replace steering column assembly with one of proper length.

  6. Column (steering)

    NHTSA 86V171000 Reported 1,102 vehicles potentially affected FLXIBLE CORPORATION

    Incorrect lock washers may have been installed on the tilt steering column pivot bushing bolts and the column housing pivot may be misaligned. Consequence of defect: pivot bolt could loosen and result in loss of steering control.

    Remedy: Install proper lock washer and correct misalignment of column housing pivot.

  7. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 86V158000 Reported 125 vehicles potentially affected FLXIBLE CORPORATION

    Only two emergency window exists were identified on the left side of the bus, instead of three required by FMVSS 217. Consequence of defect: buses do not comply with FMVSS 217.

    Remedy: Emergency exit instructions will be added to the third window on the left side to identify this window position as an emergency exit.

  8. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 85V137000 Reported 866 vehicles potentially affected FLXIBLE CORPORATION

    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…

    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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1985 Flxible Metro. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Flxible Metro model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Flxible Metro model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1983 Flxible Metro40
1984 Flxible Metro70
1985 Flxible Metro80
1986 Flxible Metro80
1987 Flxible Metro60
1988 Flxible Metro60
1989 Flxible Metro71
1990 Flxible Metro30
1991 Flxible Metro20
1992 Flxible Metro11
1993 Flxible Metro10
1994 Flxible Metro10
1996 Flxible Metro01
1997 Flxible Metro01
1998 Flxible Metro01

Checking a specific 1985 Flxible Metro

How do I know if my 1985 Flxible Metro has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 8 campaigns currently list the 1985 Flxible Metro; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Flxible dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 85V137000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Flxible models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.