NHTSA Recall 87V068000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V068000; Date: May. 13, 1987
Bearings could fail or seize, resulting in loss ofsteering control.
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Flxible Metro; 1986 Flxible Metro; 1987 Flxible Metro
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Flxible Corporation
Affected Units:: 3,122
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Replace steering column assembly with one of proper length.
Recall Notes:
System: tilt steering column. Vehicle description: metro transit buses with tilt steering columns.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 23, 1987
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