Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 72V-205 · 1972 Flxible Flxette
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. recall 72V-205 covers 249 1972 Flxible Flxette for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V205000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FLXIBLE CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING COLUMN MAY HAVE BEENIMPROPERLY INSTALLED, COULD CAUSE BENDING ACTION OF SHAFT AND COULD SUBJECTSHAFT TO ABNORMAL STRESSES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.SHOULD STRESSES BE SEVEREENOUGH OR EXTEND OVER A SUFFICEINT PERIOD OF TIME, STEERING SHAFT COULD BREAK,RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLYINSTALLING STEERING SHAFT WHERE NECESSARY.).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.