| Make : STARSHIP | Model : GEMINI T-30 | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19900601 - 19901201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V049000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930225 | Date Received by ODI: 19930405 | Date Added to Database: 19930408 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: STEWART & STEVENSON SERV. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: STEWART & STEVENSON SERV. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 15 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
DURING EXTREME BRAKING APPLICATION THE FRONT AXLE ROLLS FORWARD, PUSHING THE STEERING ARM FORWARD, AND NON-UNIFORM BRAKING EFFORT, CAUSED BY VARIOUS BRAKE COMPONENT CONDITIONS, RESULTS IN THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. |
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Consequence:
UNEXPECTED PULL TO THE RIGHT DURING BRAKE APPLICATIONCOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
AXLE ROLL WILL BE CORRECTED BY STIFFENING THE UPPER TORQUE ARM TO REDUCE THE ALLOWANCE FOR AXLE ROLL AND RELOCATING THE UPPER TORQUE ARM TO ELIMINATE THE INTERFERENCE WITH THE STEERING ARM. THE NON-UNIFORM BRAKING EFFORT WILL BE CORRECTED BY REPAIRING THE BRAKES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ROCKWELL BRAKE STANDARDS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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