Recall 87V068000: 1985–1987 Flxible Metro

Report received

May 13, 1987

Manufacturer

Flxible corporation

Potentially affected

3,122vehicles

Model years

1985–1987

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Steering column lower shaft may be too long allowing excessive thrust load to be applied to upper housing bearings and steering transfer box bearings.

Possible consequence

Bearings could fail or seize, resulting in loss ofsteering control.

Remedy

Replace steering column assembly with one of proper length.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1985 Flxible Metro0 complaints
• 1986 Flxible Metro0 complaints
• 1987 Flxible Metro0 complaints