1989 FLXIBLE METRO RECALL - #90V150000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
WITH APPROXIMATELY TWO THREADS ENGAGEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT WITH STEERING SHAFT, THE STEERING WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN IF NUT LOOSENS AND FALLS OFF.
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 |
6/1/1989 - 6/1/1990 |
| Recalled on |
8/28/1990 |
| Influenced by |
FLXIBLE CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/7/1990 |
| # Affected |
461 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
WITH APPROXIMATELY TWO THREADS ENGAGEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT WITH STEERING SHAFT, THE STEERING WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN IF NUT LOOSENS AND FALLS OFF. |
| Consequences |
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING COLUMN COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE STEERING WHEEL WITH NEW DESIGN WHEEL THAT ALLOWS FULL THREAD ENGAGEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH DOUGLAS TILT-TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMNAND SHELLER GLOBE 22 INCH DIAMETER STEERING WHEEL. |
| 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 STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for VISIBILITY
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1989 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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