OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
89V050000
Steering:linkages
Reported Mar 27, 1989 · NAVISTAR INTL CORP.
Summary
THE RETAINER THAT SECURES THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE AND COULD WORK LOOSE.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE PITMAN ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THESTEERING GEAR AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
RETORQUE PITMAN ARM RETAINER.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEPPARD POWER STEERINGGEAR.
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