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NHTSA recall 87V066000

Steering › Column

Flxible Metro

Reported May 13, 19873,075 vehicles affectedFLXIBLE CORPORATIONBuilt Feb 1, 1985 – Apr 1, 1987

The defect

An incorrect bolt may have been installed to retain the tilt steering column pivot bushings.

The risk

Bolt may not maintain specified torque and could breakor work loose and fall out, resulting in loss of steering control.

The remedy

Install proper sae grade 5 bolt.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

System: tilt steering column.vehicle description: transit buses with tilt steering columns.

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