Recall 87V066000 — STEERING:COLUMN Defect in 1985-1987 FLXIBLE METRO
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,075 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 87V066000 |
| Manufacturer | FLXIBLE CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,075 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
AN INCORRECT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO RETAIN THE TILT STEERING COLUMN PIVOT BUSHINGS.
Safety Consequence
BOLT MAY NOT MAINTAIN SPECIFIED TORQUE AND COULD BREAKOR WORK LOOSE AND FALL OUT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
INSTALL PROPER SAE GRADE 5 BOLT.
Related Recalls for FLXIBLE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93V050000 | 1991 FLXIBLE METRO | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 487 | |
| 90V203000 | 1990 FLXIBLE METRO | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1,447 | |
| 90V122000 | 1988 FLXIBLE METRO | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 45 | |
| 89V172000 | 1989 FLXIBLE METRO | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 167 | |
| 90V085000 | 1987 FLXIBLE METRO | VISIBILITY | 55 | |
| 90V150000 | 1990 FLXIBLE METRO | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 461 | |
| 89V169000 | 1988 FLXIBLE METRO | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 51 | |
| 89V186000 | 1989 FLXIBLE METRO | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 755 | |
| 89V040000 | 1984 FLXIBLE METRO | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4,758 | |
| 88V196000 | 1988 FLXIBLE METRO | SEAT BELTS | 551 |