Make : STARSHIP | Model : GEMINI T-30 | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19901101 - 19910201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V146000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19920915 | Date Received by ODI: 19921014 | Date Added to Database: 19921030 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: STEWART & STEVENSON SERV. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STEWART & STEVENSON SERV. | ||
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Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 28 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ROLL PIN USED TO ATTACH THE U-JOINT TO THE STEERING SHAFT CAN "BACK OUT" OF ITS POSITION AND SHEAR. |
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Consequence:
SHEARING OF THE ROLL PIN CAUSES THE U-JOINT/STEERINGDRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT TO FAIL AND DROP BELOW ITS NORMAL POSITION, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
A BOLT AND NUT ARRANGEMENT WILL BE ADDED FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE PIN FAILURE. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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