KENWORTH COE 1987: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Make : KENWORTH Model : COE Year : 1987
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
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 241
Summary:
      THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN STEERING LOAD CONDITIONS.
Consequence:
      STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED WITHPOTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
      REPLACE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED BRACKET.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      SYSTEM:STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.