MERCEDES BENZ 320 1988: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : 320 | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 1988-04-01 - 1989-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 89V058000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1989-06-05 | Date Received by ODI: 1989-04-07 | Date Added to Database: 1989-04-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 569 | ||
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Summary:
STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE AND COULD LOOSEN AND INTERFERE WITH THE PITMAN ARM ON STEERING GEAR. |
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Consequence:
THIS INTERFERENCE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
RETIGHTEN OR REPLACE MOUNTING BOLTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS. |
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