1989 FLXIBLE METRO RECALL - #89V186000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE CLAMP LOAD MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE ON THE MATING STEERING BOX SPLINES DUE TO MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES AND/OR THE PINCH BOLT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TORQUED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1989 FLXIBLE METRO |
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| Manufacturer |
FLXIBLE CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1989 - 9/1/1989 |
| Recalled on |
11/16/1989 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/15/1989 |
| # Affected |
755 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE CLAMP LOAD MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE ON THE MATING STEERING BOX SPLINES DUE TO MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES AND/OR THE PINCH BOLT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TORQUED. |
| Consequences |
INADEQUATE TORQUE MAY RESULT IN SLIPPAGE AND POSSIBLESHAFT DISENGAGEMENT WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL; THIS COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE STEERING SHAFT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. |
| See also |
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for VISIBILITY
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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