Recall
Flxible Metro — 90V150000
NHTSA ID
90V150000
Make
Flxible
Model
Metro
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1990-08-20
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
461
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
WITH APPROXIMATELY TWO THREADS ENGAGEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT WITH STEERING SHAFT, THE STEERING WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN IF NUT LOOSENS AND FALLS OFF.
Consequence
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING COLUMN COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING WHEEL WITH NEW DESIGN WHEEL THAT ALLOWS FULL THREAD ENGAGEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT.