FORD B700 1988: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : FORD | Model : B700 | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 1987-07-01 - 1987-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V126000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-09-26 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-07-16 | Date Added to Database: 1991-09-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3000 | ||
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Summary:
BECAUSE OF A MACHINING INCONSISTENCY, THERE IS A HIGH PISTON-TO-BALL CONTACT ANGLE IN THE STEERING GEAR WORM DRIVE. THIS CONTACT CAUSES THE BALLS TO TRY TO ROTATE ON TWO DIFFERENT ROLLING RADII AT TWO DIFFERENT SPEEDS, CAUSING THE BALL TO DAMAGE THE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE PISTON AND SPINDLE DURING STATIC OR LOW SPEED MANEUVERS INVOKING FULL OR NEAR FULL TURNS. |
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Consequence:
STEERING ABILITY DETERIORATES AND EVENTUALLY STEERINGLOCKUP OCCURS DURING THESE LOW SPEED MANEUVERS RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN INCREASED RISK OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE BENDIX C300N STEERING GEARS WITH NEW GEARS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING, GEAR BOX.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH BENDIX C300N STEERING GEARS.NOTE: FOR BUS APPLICABILITY CALL FORD'S TOLL-FREE NUMBER '1-800-392-3673' ANDPROVIDE VIN. |
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