KENWORTH COE 1979: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : KENWORTH | Model : COE | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 1978-12-01 - 1989-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 89V124000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1990-01-31 | Date Received by ODI: 1989-07-24 | Date Added to Database: 1989-08-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 241 | ||
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Summary:
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN STEERING LOAD CONDITIONS. |
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Consequence:
STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED WITHPOTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED BRACKET. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM:STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. |
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