Recall
Flxible Metro — 87V068000
NHTSA ID
87V068000
Make
Flxible
Model
Metro
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1987-05-13
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Units Affected
3,122
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHAFT MAY BE TOO LONG ALLOWING EXCESSIVE THRUST LOAD TO BE APPLIED TO UPPER HOUSING BEARINGS AND STEERING TRANSFER BOX BEARINGS.
Consequence
BEARINGS COULD FAIL OR SEIZE, RESULTING IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WITH ONE OF PROPER LENGTH.