OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
90V201000
Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Reported Dec 6, 1990 · PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Summary
HARD BRAKING OCCURRING DURING A TURNING MANEUVER CAN CAUSE THE FIREWALL MOUNTED STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE AND THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER BRACKET TO COME IN CONTACT.
Consequence
THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE AND THEFUEL FILTER BRACKET CAN RESULT IN A STEERING LOCK, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER BRACKET WITH NEW BRACKETS WHICH WILL PROVIDE GREATER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FIREWALL MOUNTED STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK.
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