Vehicle recall 72V205000 · August 22, 1972

1972 Flxible Flxette

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Flxible campaign no n/a.possibility that steering column may have beenimproperly installed, could cause bending action of shaft and could subjectshaft to abnormal stresses under certain conditions.should stresses be severeenough or extend over a sufficeint period of time, steering shaft could break,resulting in loss of steering control.(correct by inspecting and properlyinstalling steering shaft where necessary.).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V205000
Reported to NHTSA: August 22, 1972
Filed by: GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Owner notification: August 15, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 249
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 72V205000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Flxible Flxette (1972): 1972

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