NHTSA Recall 87V068000
Filed by FLXIBLE CORPORATION. Component: Steering. Reported 1987-05-13. An estimated 3,122 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHAFT MAY BE TOO LONG ALLOWING EXCESSIVE THRUST LOAD TO BE APPLIED TO UPPER HOUSING BEARINGS AND STEERING TRANSFER BOX BEARINGS.
Risk
BEARINGS COULD FAIL OR SEIZE, RESULTING IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WITH ONE OF PROPER LENGTH.
Notes
SYSTEM: TILT STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRO TRANSIT BUSES WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS.
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