Starship Recall 92V146000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
NHTSA recall 92V146000 · announced October 14, 1992 · filed by Stewart & Stevenson Serv. · 28 units affected
The problem
THE ROLL PIN USED TO ATTACH THE U-JOINT TO THE STEERING SHAFT CAN "BACK OUT" OF ITS POSITION AND SHEAR.
The risk
SHEARING OF THE ROLL PIN CAUSES THE U-JOINT/STEERINGDRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT TO FAIL AND DROP BELOW ITS NORMAL POSITION, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
What to do
A BOLT AND NUT ARRANGEMENT WILL BE ADDED FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE PIN FAILURE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.
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.