Vehicle recall 90V150000 · August 20, 1990

1989-1990 Flxible Metro

With approximately two threads engagement of steering wheel retaining nut with steering shaft, the steering wheel could separate from the steering column if nut loosens and falls…

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

Summary: With approximately two threads engagement of steering wheel retaining nut with steering shaft, the steering wheel could separate from the steering column if nut loosens and falls off.
Consequence: Steering wheel separation from the steering column couldresult in loss of steering control and an accident.
Remedy: Replace steering wheel with new design wheel that allows full thread engagement of steering wheel retaining nut.
Notes: System: steering wheel retaining nut.vehicle description: transit buses with douglas tilt-telescope steering columnand sheller globe 22 inch diameter steering wheel.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V150000
Reported to NHTSA: August 20, 1990
Filed by: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Owner notification: December 7, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 461
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 90V150000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Flxible Metro (1989-1990): 1990, 1989

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