Flxible Steering Wheel / Handle Bar Recall 90V150000 (461 Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

Steering wheel separation from the steering column couldresult in loss of steering control and an accident.

The fix

Replace steering wheel with new design wheel that allows full thread engagement of steering wheel retaining nut.

Contacts

System: steering wheel retaining nut.Vehicle description: transit buses with douglas tilt-telescope steering columnand sheller globe 22 inch diameter steering wheel.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Flxible dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V150000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1989 Flxible Metro	1	7	F
1990 Flxible Metro	0	3	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1989 Flxible Metro

1990 Flxible Metro

Questions

Is the 90V150000 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 90V150000?

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 90V150000 announced?

FLXIBLE CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on August 20, 1990. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Steering wheel / handle bar Flxible recall