AM GENERAL B 1976: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 76V189000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AM GENERAL | B | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1976-11-23 | 1976-11-22 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: AM GENERAL LLC
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 343
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
AM GENERAL CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRANSIT BUSES.POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERINGTRANSFER GEARS LOCKING TAB OF LOCKWASHER ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT MAY NOT BE ENGAGED'BENT OVER' TO RETAIN THE OUTPUT GEAR LOCKNUT.IF THISCONDITION EXISTS, IT MAYALLOW THE OUTPUT GEAR TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE DRIVING GEAR, AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL MAY OCCUR.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING TO INSURE PROPER LOCK-WASHERENGAGEMENT'.BUS-TRANSIT.
