FLXIBLE METRO 1985: STEERING:COLUMN
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V066000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | METRO | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-08-12 | 1987-05-13 | 1987-05-19 |
Production Dates: 1985-02-01 - 1987-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3075
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
AN INCORRECT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO RETAIN THE TILT STEERING COLUMN PIVOT BUSHINGS.
Consequence
BOLT MAY NOT MAINTAIN SPECIFIED TORQUE AND COULD BREAKOR WORK LOOSE AND FALL OUT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
INSTALL PROPER SAE GRADE 5 BOLT.
Notes
SYSTEM: TILT STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS.
