IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION

— Recall Campaign #84V033000

IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4,393 units affected.

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NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

84V033000
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Manufacturer: WESTERN PRODUCTS
Recall date: March 22, 1984
NHTSA Campaign #: 84V033000
Units affected: 4,393
Description:
IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.
Consequeces:
Corrective action:
INSPECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALLATION OF PROPER STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CAN LEAD TO COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.

Affects the following: