Steering: columnRecall 87V-066 · 1985–1987 Flxible Metro
FLXIBLE CORPORATION recall 87V-066 covers 3,075 1985–1987 Flxible Metro for a steering: column problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V066000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN INCORRECT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO RETAIN THE TILT STEERING COLUMN PIVOT BUSHINGS.
The risk
BOLT MAY NOT MAINTAIN SPECIFIED TORQUE AND COULD BREAKOR WORK LOOSE AND FALL OUT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix
INSTALL PROPER SAE GRADE 5 BOLT.
SYSTEM: TILT STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS.
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 April 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.