NHTSA Campaign 92V146000
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Issued by STEWART & STEVENSON SERV. · Reported Oct 14, 1992 · 28 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE ROLL PIN USED TO ATTACH THE U-JOINT TO THE STEERING SHAFT CAN "BACK OUT" OF ITS POSITION AND SHEAR.
Consequence
SHEARING OF THE ROLL PIN CAUSES THE U-JOINT/STEERINGDRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT TO FAIL AND DROP BELOW ITS NORMAL POSITION, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
A BOLT AND NUT ARRANGEMENT WILL BE ADDED FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE PIN FAILURE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARSHIP | GEMINI T-30 | 1990 | 28 |
| STARSHIP | GEMINI T-30 | 1991 | 28 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 92V146000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.