Steering: columnRecall 86V-171 · 1985–1986 Flxible Metro
FLXIBLE CORPORATION recall 86V-171 covers 1,102 1985–1986 Flxible Metro for a steering: column problem, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V171000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INCORRECT LOCK WASHERS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE TILT STEERING COLUMN PIVOT BUSHING BOLTS AND THE COLUMN HOUSING PIVOT MAY BE MISALIGNED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PIVOT BOLT COULD LOOSEN AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix
INSTALL PROPER LOCK WASHER AND CORRECT MISALIGNMENT OF COLUMN HOUSING PIVOT.
SYSTEM: TILT STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES WITH TILT STEERING COLUMN.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1985 to December 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.