Recall 83E007000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 83E007000 · announced May 5, 1983 · Ross · 1,208 units affected

The problem

THE FIT OF THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING ON THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT MAY NOT BE CORRECT. DUE TO OVERMACHINING IN THE BORE OF THE COUPLING, THE JOINT MAY BE LOOSE AND MAY LEAD TO ACCELERATED WEAR AND DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE.

What to do

TWO DIFFERENT KITS WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. ONE KIT IS USED TO INSPECT VEHICLES ALREADY BUILT AND THE OTHER IS USED TO REPLACE THE COMPONENT, IF IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN COUPLINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOOSENESS OR SLIPPAGE IN THE STEERING SYSTEM CANDECREASE DRIVER CONTROL OF A VEHICLE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.