Vehicle recall 87V068000 · May 13, 1987

1985-1987 Flxible Metro

Steering column lower shaft may be too long allowing excessive thrust load to be applied to upper housing bearings and steering transfer box bearings.

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

Summary: Steering column lower shaft may be too long allowing excessive thrust load to be applied to upper housing bearings and steering transfer box bearings.
Consequence: Bearings could fail or seize, resulting in loss ofsteering control.
Remedy: Replace steering column assembly with one of proper length.
Notes: System: tilt steering column.vehicle description: metro transit buses with tilt steering columns.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V068000
Reported to NHTSA: May 13, 1987
Filed by: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Owner notification: September 23, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,122
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Column

Recall 87V068000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Flxible Metro (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985

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