Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA recall 91V126000 · announced July 16, 1991 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 3,000 units affected

The problem

BECAUSE OF A MACHINING INCONSISTENCY, THERE IS A HIGH PISTON-TO-BALL CONTACT ANGLE IN THE STEERING GEAR WORM DRIVE. THIS CONTACT CAUSES THE BALLS TO TRY TO ROTATE ON TWO DIFFERENT ROLLING RADII AT TWO DIFFERENT SPEEDS, CAUSING THE BALL TO DAMAGE THE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE PISTON AND SPINDLE DURING STATIC OR LOW SPEED MANEUVERS INVOKING FULL OR NEAR FULL TURNS.

The risk

STEERING ABILITY DETERIORATES AND EVENTUALLY STEERINGLOCKUP OCCURS DURING THESE LOW SPEED MANEUVERS RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN INCREASED RISK OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE BENDIX C300N STEERING GEARS WITH NEW GEARS.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING, GEAR BOX.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH BENDIX C300N STEERING GEARS.NOTE: FOR BUS APPLICABILITY CALL FORD'S TOLL-FREE NUMBER (1-800-392-3673) ANDPROVIDE VIN.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1988 Ford B600
• 1988 Ford B700

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