Defect Description For Recall
The Saginaw Tilt Steering Column Assembly Has Two Pivot Bushings And Two Mating Retaining Bolts. These Retaining Bolts Can Loosen, Which Could Allow The Pivot Bushings To Move Into The Turning ARC Of The Column Shaft Universal Joint. Consequence Of Defect: If The Pivot Bushings Move And Interfers With Universal Joint Of The Column Steering Shaft It Can Result In Loss Of Steering Control And An Accident.
Make Of Vehicle
FLXIBLE
Model Of Vehicle
METRO
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
85V009000
Component Description
Steering:Column
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Two Pivot Bushings Will Be Removed, Greased, And Reinstalled In The Column Housing. A Thread Locking Compound Will Be Used On The Threads Of The Two Pivot Bushing Retaining Bolts. The Two External Tooth Shakeproof Lockwashers Will Be Replaced With Internal Tooth Shakeproof Lockwashers. The Pivot Bushing Retaining Bolts Will Be Installed To A Specified Torque Value.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Flxible Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19840501
End Of Manufacture
19841101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
73
Date Owners Notified
19850227
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Flxible Corporation
Date Report Received
19850131