KENWORTH UNSPECIFIED 1991: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V210000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | UNSPECIFIED | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-10-02 | 1991-12-03 | 1991-12-06 |
Production Dates: 1990-12-01 - 1991-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 950
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
TRW SUPPLIED POWER STEERING GEARS WITH NON-HEAT-TREATED WORM SCREWS. THE STEERING GEARS WITHOUT HEAT TREATED WORM SCREWS CAN LOCK UP IN TIGHT TURNING MANEUVERS.
LOCK UPS OF THE STEERING GEAR CAUSES LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE THE NON-HEAT-TREATED WORM SCREWS.
SYSTEM: STEERING GEARS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: KENWORTH TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TAS65007 POWER STEERING GEARSAND MANUFACTURED IN SEATTLE AND ST. THERESE.
