Flxible Metro (1984) – 85V009000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard