OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
83E007000
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Reported May 5, 1983 · TRW AUTOMOTIVE PROD.,INC
Summary
THE FIT OF THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING ON THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT MAY NOT BE CORRECT. DUE TO OVERMACHINING IN THE BORE OF THE COUPLING, THE JOINT MAY BE LOOSE AND MAY LEAD TO ACCELERATED WEAR AND DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
TWO DIFFERENT KITS WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. ONE KIT IS USED TO INSPECT VEHICLES ALREADY BUILT AND THE OTHER IS USED TO REPLACE THE COMPONENT, IF IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN COUPLINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOOSENESS OR SLIPPAGE IN THE STEERING SYSTEM CANDECREASE DRIVER CONTROL OF A VEHICLE AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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