Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V146000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

STEWART & STEVENSON SERV. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-10-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V146000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
STEWART & STEVENSON SERV.
Vehicles affected
28
Reported to NHTSA
1992-10-14
Owners notified
1992-09-15

Defect description

THE ROLL PIN USED TO ATTACH THE U-JOINT TO THE STEERING SHAFT CAN "BACK OUT" OF ITS POSITION AND SHEAR.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

A BOLT AND NUT ARRANGEMENT WILL BE ADDED FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE PIN FAILURE.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
STARSHIP Gemini T-301991 1990

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.