FLXIBLE METRO 1986: STEERING:COLUMN
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V068000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | METRO | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-09-23 | 1987-05-13 | 1987-05-18 |
Production Dates: 1985-05-01 - 1987-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3122
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHAFT MAY BE TOO LONG ALLOWING EXCESSIVE THRUST LOAD TO BE APPLIED TO UPPER HOUSING BEARINGS AND STEERING TRANSFER BOX BEARINGS.
Consequence
BEARINGS COULD FAIL OR SEIZE, RESULTING IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WITH ONE OF PROPER LENGTH.
Notes
SYSTEM: TILT STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS.
