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Safety recall · 86V171000

Steering: column Flxible recall

FLXIBLE CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on December 23, 1986. It covers about 1,102 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
86V171000
Reported
Dec 23, 1986
Vehicles
1,102
Area
Steering

The problem

Incorrect lock washers may have been installed on the tilt steering column pivot bushing bolts and the column housing pivot may be misaligned. Consequence of defect: pivot bolt could loosen and result in loss of steering control.

The fix

Install proper lock washer and correct misalignment of column housing pivot.

Contacts

System: tilt steering column. Vehicle description: metro transit buses with tilt steering column.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Flxible dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V171000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Flxible Metro08F
1986 Flxible Metro08F

Questions

Is the 86V171000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FLXIBLE CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 86V171000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 86V171000 announced?

FLXIBLE CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on December 23, 1986. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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