NHTSA Recall 90V150000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V150000; Date: Aug. 20, 1990
Steering wheel separation from the steering column couldresult in loss of steering control and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Flxible Metro; 1990 Flxible Metro
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Flxible Corporation
Affected Units:: 461
Recall Summary:
With approximately two threads engagement of steering wheel retaining nut with steering shaft, the steering wheel could separate from the steering column if nut loosens and falls off.
How to Fix:
Replace steering wheel with new design wheel that allows full thread engagement of steering wheel retaining nut.
Recall Notes:
System: steering wheel retaining nut. Vehicle description: transit buses with douglas tilt-telescope steering columnand sheller globe 22 inch diameter steering wheel.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 7, 1990
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