Make : FLXIBLE | Model : METRO | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19890101 - 19890901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V186000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19891215 | Date Received by ODI: 19891103 | Date Added to Database: 19891116 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLXIBLE CORPORATION | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 755 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
INADEQUATE TORQUE MAY RESULT IN SLIPPAGE AND POSSIBLESHAFT DISENGAGEMENT WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL; THIS COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE STEERING SHAFT. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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