Recall
Flxible Transit Coach — 87V108000
NHTSA ID
87V108000
Make
Flxible
Model
Transit Coach
Years Affected
1983
Recall Date
1987-07-14
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
5,514
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
MISALIGNMENT BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND THE GEAR BOX.
Consequence
EXCESSIVE MISALIGNMENT CAN LEAD TO STEERING FAILURE ANDLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
REQUIRES REMOVING OLD STEERING COLUMN AND REPLACING WITH NEW DESIGNED COLUMN.