MARMON CONVENTIONAL 1984: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : MARMON | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 1984-02-01 - 1988-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 88V160000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1989-01-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1988-10-11 | Date Added to Database: 1988-10-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 92 | ||
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Summary:
STEERING ARM MAY FAIL IF USED ON EATON EFA12F4 FROM AXLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROSS HFB70 POWER STEERING GEAR. |
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Consequence:
A FAILED STEERING GEAR ARM COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A NONADJUSTABLE 1500 PSI POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO LIMIT STEERING ARM FORCES. REPLACE STEERING ARM WITH A DESIGN CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING HIGHER FORCES. ADJUST MAXIMUM POPPET VALVE SETTINGS TO 500 PSI AND ADJUST AXLE STOPS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LONG CONVENTIONAL AND HCOE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATONEFA12F4 FRONT AXLE AND ROSS HFB70 STEERING GEAR. |
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