NHTSA recall 87V068000
Steering › Column
Flxible Metro
Reported May 13, 19873,122 vehicles affectedFLXIBLE CORPORATIONBuilt May 1, 1985 – Apr 1, 1987
The defect
Steering column lower shaft may be too long allowing excessive thrust load to be applied to upper housing bearings and steering transfer box bearings.
The risk
Bearings could fail or seize, resulting in loss ofsteering control.
The remedy
Replace steering column assembly with one of proper length.