Lodal Recall 84V022000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
NHTSA recall 84V022000 · announced March 5, 1984 · filed by Lodal, Inc · 160 units affected
The problem
THE ASSEMBLY THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR HAS A LOOSE CONNECTION WHICH ALLOWS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
What to do
IF THE COMPONENTS ARE FOUND TO BE LOOSE, A STEERING SPROCKET AND YOKE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE SPLINES OF THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT ARE WORN, THE SHAFT WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, SERIES 3600 AND 3400.SYSTEM: STEERING; SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.