NHTSA Recall 91V142000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V142000; Date: Aug. 26, 1991
If the draglinks were to separate while the vehicle wasmoving, steering control would be lost and a vehicle crash may result.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Gillig Motorhome Chassis; 1988 Gillig Motorhome Chassis; 1989 Gillig Motorhome Chassis; 1990 Gillig Motorhome Chassis; 1991 Gillig Motorhome Chassis
Component: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured by: Gillig Corporation
Affected Units:: 125
Recall Summary:
Gillig chassis may have steering draglinks which could separate from the steering gear pitman arm due to an assembly error that installed twp 1/4" spacers, which prevent proper torquing between the draglink and the pitman arm.
How to Fix:
Remove two 1/4" spacers, replace and retorque the lock nut and cotter key. Also, inspect the draglink socket assembly and pitman arm for wear and replace as needed.
Recall Notes:
System: steering. Vehicle description: motorhomes equipped with hfb70 steering gear,12r22. 5 tires and 6v92 engines.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 22, 1991
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