OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

89V186000

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

Reported Nov 3, 1989 · FLXIBLE CORPORATION

Summary

THE CLAMP LOAD MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE ON THE MATING STEERING BOX SPLINES DUE TO MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES AND/OR THE PINCH BOLT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TORQUED.

Consequence

INADEQUATE TORQUE MAY RESULT IN SLIPPAGE AND POSSIBLESHAFT DISENGAGEMENT WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL; THIS COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE STEERING SHAFT.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.

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