Kenworth 1990–1991 Steering recall
Recalled December 3, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91V210000 · Kenworth
Hazard
LOCK UPS OF THE STEERING GEAR CAUSES LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE NON-HEAT-TREATED WORM SCREWS.
Units
950 units
Description
TRW SUPPLIED POWER STEERING GEARS WITH NON-HEAT-TREATED WORM SCREWS. THE STEERING GEARS WITHOUT HEAT TREATED WORM SCREWS CAN LOCK UP IN TIGHT TURNING MANEUVERS.
What to do
REPLACE THE NON-HEAT-TREATED WORM SCREWS.
Product
Kenworth KENWORTH
Manufacturer(s)
PACCAR Incorporated
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →