OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
77E004000
Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Reported Mar 15, 1977 · ROSS
Summary
THE STEERING GEAR MAY LOCK ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DUE TO GEAR TOOTH BREAKAGE DURING A FULL LEFT HAND TURN.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL BE RETROFITTED WITH AN IMPROVED KIT FURNISHED BY THE MANUFACTURER, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS AND BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING GEAR BOX, HFB70 SERIES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL, A VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
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