Steering: columnRecall 87V-068 · 1985–1987 Flxible Metro

FLXIBLE CORPORATION recall 87V-068 covers 3,122 1985–1987 Flxible Metro for a steering: column problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 1987.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,1221 model

ReportedMay 13, 1987Owners notified Sep 23, 1987

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V068000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHAFT MAY BE TOO LONG ALLOWING EXCESSIVE THRUST LOAD TO BE APPLIED TO UPPER HOUSING BEARINGS AND STEERING TRANSFER BOX BEARINGS.

The risk

BEARINGS COULD FAIL OR SEIZE, RESULTING IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WITH ONE OF PROPER LENGTH.

SYSTEM: TILT STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO 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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Flxible Metro1985, 1986, 1987

Built from May 1, 1985 to April 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.