Recall 87V108000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 1983-1984 FLXIBLE TRANSIT COACH
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,514 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 87V108000 |
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,514 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
MISALIGNMENT BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND THE GEAR BOX.
Safety Consequence
EXCESSIVE MISALIGNMENT CAN LEAD TO STEERING FAILURE ANDLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
REQUIRES REMOVING OLD STEERING COLUMN AND REPLACING WITH NEW DESIGNED COLUMN.
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 |