Recall 88E020000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA recall 88E020000 · announced August 18, 1988 · Ross · 27,030 units affected

The problem

AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE STEERING GEAR RESULTING IN EITHER A LOCK UP OR SEPARATION OF THE STEERING MECHANISM.

The risk

IF EITHER OF THE ABOVE FAILURES OCCUR, IT CAN RESULT INA LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

THE SUSPECT STEERING GEAR WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW OR REBUILT GEAR.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

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