PACCAR UNSPECIFIED 1990: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : PACCAR | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 1989-02-01 - 1990-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V201000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-03-22 | Date Received by ODI: 1990-12-06 | Date Added to Database: 1990-12-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 451 | ||
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Summary:
HARD BRAKING OCCURRING DURING A TURNING MANEUVER CAN CAUSE THE FIREWALL MOUNTED STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE AND THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER BRACKET TO COME IN CONTACT. |
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Consequence:
THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE AND THEFUEL FILTER BRACKET CAN RESULT IN A STEERING LOCK, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER BRACKET WITH NEW BRACKETS WHICH WILL PROVIDE GREATER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FIREWALL MOUNTED STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK. |
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