Recall 89E003000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 89E003000 · announced February 6, 1989 · Vip · 534 units affected

The problem

DUE TO THE SUBSTITUTION OF A SPACER FOR A RETAINER ON THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY, THE SPACER COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB.

The risk

SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE TRUCK ISMOVING, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND A CRASH COULD RESULT.

What to do

INSTALL RETAINER IN PLACE OF SPACER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL.VEHICLE CATAGORY: HEAVY TRUCKS/BUSES.

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