NHTSA Recall 89V186000
NHTSA Campaign Id 89V186000; Date: Nov. 3, 1989
Inadequate torque may result in slippage and possibleshaft disengagement with loss of steering control; this could result in anaccident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Flxible 870; 1989 Flxible Metro
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Flxible Corporation
Affected Units:: 755
Recall Summary:
The clamp load may not fully engage on the mating steering box splines due to manufacturing tolerances and/or the pinch bolt may not be properly torqued.
How to Fix:
Replace steering shaft.
Recall Notes:
System: steering shaftvehicle description: transit buses.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 15, 1989
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