Defect Description For Recall
Steering Column Lower Shaft May Be Too Long Allowing Excessive Thrust Load To Be Applied To Upper Housing Bearings And Steering Transfer Box Bearings.
Make Of Vehicle
FLXIBLE
Model Of Vehicle
METRO
Year
1987
Recall Campaign Number
87V068000
Component Description
Steering:Column
Effect Of Defect
Bearings Could Fail Or Seize, Resulting In Loss Ofsteering Control.
Fix Defect
Replace Steering Column Assembly With One Of Proper Length.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Flxible Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19850501
End Of Manufacture
19870401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3122
Date Owners Notified
19870923
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Flxible Corporation
Date Report Received
19870513