| Make : FLXIBLE | Model : METRO | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19850501 - 19870401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V068000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19870923 | Date Received by ODI: 19870513 | Date Added to Database: 19870518 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLXIBLE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:COLUMN | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3122 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHAFT MAY BE TOO LONG ALLOWING EXCESSIVE THRUST LOAD TO BE APPLIED TO UPPER HOUSING BEARINGS AND STEERING TRANSFER BOX BEARINGS. |
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Consequence:
BEARINGS COULD FAIL OR SEIZE, RESULTING IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WITH ONE OF PROPER LENGTH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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