Recall
Flxible Metro — 89V186000
NHTSA ID
89V186000
Make
Flxible
Model
Metro
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1989-11-03
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
755
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE CLAMP LOAD MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE ON THE MATING STEERING BOX SPLINES DUE TO MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES AND/OR THE PINCH BOLT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TORQUED.
Consequence
INADEQUATE TORQUE MAY RESULT IN SLIPPAGE AND POSSIBLESHAFT DISENGAGEMENT WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL; THIS COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING SHAFT.