NHTSA Recall 86V171000
Filed by FLXIBLE CORPORATION. Component: Steering. Reported 1986-12-23. An estimated 1,102 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
INCORRECT LOCK WASHERS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE TILT STEERING COLUMN PIVOT BUSHING BOLTS AND THE COLUMN HOUSING PIVOT MAY BE MISALIGNED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PIVOT BOLT COULD LOOSEN AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL PROPER LOCK WASHER AND CORRECT MISALIGNMENT OF COLUMN HOUSING PIVOT.
Notes
SYSTEM: TILT STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES WITH TILT STEERING COLUMN.
Does this recall apply to your car?
Check your VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup →