Vehicle recall 85V009000 · January 31, 1985
1984 Flxible Metro
The saginaw tilt steering column assembly has two pivot bushings and two mating retaining bolts.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The saginaw tilt steering column assembly has two pivot bushings and two mating retaining bolts. These retaining bolts can loosen, which could allow the pivot bushings to move into the turning arc of the column shaft universal joint. Consequence of defect: if the pivot bushings move and interfers with universal joint of the column steering shaft it can result in loss of steering control and an accident.
- Remedy
- The two pivot bushings will be removed, greased, and reinstalled in the column housing. A thread locking compound will be used on the threads of the two pivot bushing retaining bolts. The two external tooth shakeproof lockwashers will be replaced with internal tooth shakeproof lockwashers. The pivot bushing retaining bolts will be installed to a specified torque value.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: city transit bus. System: steering.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V009000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 31, 1985
- Filed by
- FLXIBLE CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- February 27, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 73
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Column
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Flxible Metro (1984): 1984
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