NHTSA recall 86V171000
Steering › Column
Flxible Metro
Reported Dec 23, 19861,102 vehicles affectedFLXIBLE CORPORATIONBuilt Feb 1, 1985 – Dec 1, 1986
The defect
Incorrect lock washers may have been installed on the tilt steering column pivot bushing bolts and the column housing pivot may be misaligned. consequence of defect: pivot bolt could loosen and result in loss of steering control.
The remedy
Install proper lock washer and correct misalignment of column housing pivot.