ALTEC L-SERIES 1990: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
| Make : ALTEC | Model : L-SERIES | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 1989-08-01 - 1989-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 89V189000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1989-11-22 | Date Received by ODI: 1989-11-07 | Date Added to Database: 1989-11-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 39 | ||
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Summary:
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS HAVE AN INADEQUATE LENGTH OF SPLINE ENGAGEMENT AND MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE FREEPLAY MOVEMENTS. |
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Consequence:
EXCESSIVE WEAR ON SPLINES COULD CAUSE LOOSENESS IN THESTEERING WHEEL AND COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT, LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW DESIGN INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS. |
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