1990 KENWORTH KENWORTH RECALL - #91V210000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
TRW SUPPLIED POWER STEERING GEARS WITH NON-HEAT-TREATED WORM SCREWS. THE STEERING GEARS WITHOUT HEAT TREATED WORM SCREWS CAN LOCK UP IN TIGHT TURNING MANEUVERS.
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| Vehicle |
1990 KENWORTH KENWORTH |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1990 - 2/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
12/6/1991 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
10/2/1991 |
| # Affected |
950 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
TRW SUPPLIED POWER STEERING GEARS WITH NON-HEAT-TREATED WORM SCREWS. THE STEERING GEARS WITHOUT HEAT TREATED WORM SCREWS CAN LOCK UP IN TIGHT TURNING MANEUVERS. |
| Consequences |
LOCK UPS OF THE STEERING GEAR CAUSES LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE NON-HEAT-TREATED WORM SCREWS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING GEARS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: KENWORTH TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TAS65007 POWER STEERING GEARSAND MANUFACTURED IN SEATTLE AND ST. THERESE. |
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