Flxible 1985–1987 Steering recall
Recalled May 13, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V068000 · Flxible
Hazard
BEARINGS COULD FAIL OR SEIZE, RESULTING IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WITH ONE OF PROPER LENGTH.
Units
3,122 units
Description
STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHAFT MAY BE TOO LONG ALLOWING EXCESSIVE THRUST LOAD TO BE APPLIED TO UPPER HOUSING BEARINGS AND STEERING TRANSFER BOX BEARINGS.
What to do
REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WITH ONE OF PROPER LENGTH.
Product
Flxible METRO
Manufacturer(s)
FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →