Make : KENWORTH | Model : KENWORTH | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19901201 - 19910201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V210000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19911002 | Date Received by ODI: 19911203 | Date Added to Database: 19911206 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 950 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
LOCK UPS OF THE STEERING GEAR CAUSES LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE NON-HEAT-TREATED WORM SCREWS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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