NHTSA campaign 92V146000
STEWART & STEVENSON SERV. recall 92V146000
THE ROLL PIN USED TO ATTACH THE U-JOINT TO THE STEERING SHAFT CAN "BACK OUT" OF ITS POSITION AND SHEAR.
Reported 10/14/1992
What can happen
SHEARING OF THE ROLL PIN CAUSES THE U-JOINT/STEERINGDRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT TO FAIL AND DROP BELOW ITS NORMAL POSITION, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Repair
A BOLT AND NUT ARRANGEMENT WILL BE ADDED FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE PIN FAILURE.
Components
- Steering: Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.