Vehicle recall 86V171000 · December 23, 1986

1985-1986 Flxible Metro

Incorrect lock washers may have been installed on the tilt steering column pivot bushing bolts and the column housing pivot may be misaligned.

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

Summary: Incorrect lock washers may have been installed on the tilt steering column pivot bushing bolts and the column housing pivot may be misaligned. Consequence of defect: pivot bolt could loosen and result in loss of steering control.
Remedy: Install proper lock washer and correct misalignment of column housing pivot.
Notes: System: tilt steering column. Vehicle description: metro transit buses with tilt steering column.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 86V171000
Reported to NHTSA: December 23, 1986
Filed by: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Owner notification: February 12, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,102
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Column

Recall 86V171000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Flxible Metro (1985-1986): 1986, 1985

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