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Safety recall · 87V108000

Steering wheel / handle bar Flxible recall

GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on July 14, 1987. It covers about 5,514 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V108000
Reported
Jul 14, 1987
Vehicles
5,514
Area
Steering

The problem

Misalignment between the steering column assembly and the gear box.

The risk

Excessive misalignment can lead to steering failure andloss of steering control.

The fix

Requires removing old steering column and replacing with new designed column.

Contacts

SYSTEM: STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES

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 87V108000.
  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
1983 Flxible Transit Coach02-
1984 Flxible Transit Coach03-

Questions

Is the 87V108000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V108000?

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 87V108000 announced?

GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP. reported it to NHTSA on July 14, 1987. 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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