OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
88E020000
Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Reported Aug 18, 1988 · TRW AUTOMOTIVE PROD.,INC
Summary
AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE STEERING GEAR RESULTING IN EITHER A LOCK UP OR SEPARATION OF THE STEERING MECHANISM.
Consequence
IF EITHER OF THE ABOVE FAILURES OCCUR, IT CAN RESULT INA LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
THE SUSPECT STEERING GEAR WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW OR REBUILT GEAR.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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