NHTSA Recall 85V009000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V009000; Date: Jan. 31, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Flxible Metro
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Flxible Corporation
Affected Units:: 73
Recall Summary:
The saginaw tilt steering column assembly has two pivot bushings and two mating retaining bolts. These retaining bolts can loosen, which could allow the pivot bushings to move into the turning arc of the column shaft universal joint. Consequence of defect: if the pivot bushings move and interfers with universal joint of the column steering shaft it can result in loss of steering control and an accident.
How to Fix:
The two pivot bushings will be removed, greased, and reinstalled in the column housing. A thread locking compound will be used on the threads of the two pivot bushing retaining bolts. The two external tooth shakeproof lockwashers will be replaced with internal tooth shakeproof lockwashers. The pivot bushing retaining bolts will be installed to a specified torque value.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: city transit bus. System: steering.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 27, 1985
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