THE CLAMP LOAD MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE ON THE MATING STEERING BOX SPLINES DUE TO MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES
— Recall Campaign #89V186000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 755 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89V186000
| Manufacturer: | FLXIBLE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 03, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89V186000 |
| Units affected: | 755 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- INADEQUATE TORQUE MAY RESULT IN SLIPPAGE AND POSSIBLESHAFT DISENGAGEMENT WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL; THIS COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE STEERING SHAFT.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.