NHTSA Recall 91V210000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V210000; Date: Dec. 3, 1991
Lock ups of the steering gear causes loss of steeringcontrol and could result in an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Kenworth Kenworth; 1991 Kenworth Kenworth
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 950
Recall Summary:
Trw supplied power steering gears with non-heat-treated worm screws. The steering gears without heat treated worm screws can lock up in tight turning maneuvers.
How to Fix:
Replace the non-heat-treated worm screws.
Recall Notes:
System: steering gears. Vehicle description: kenworth trucks equipped with tas65007 power steering gearsand manufactured in seattle and st. Therese.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 2, 1991
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