FLXIBLE METRO 1985: STEERING:COLUMN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V171000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | METRO | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-02-12 | 1986-12-23 | 1986-12-30 |
Production Dates: 1985-02-01 - 1986-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1102
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
INSTALL PROPER LOCK WASHER AND CORRECT MISALIGNMENT OF COLUMN HOUSING PIVOT.
SYSTEM: TILT STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES WITH TILT STEERING COLUMN.
