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Ross Steering recall
Recalled May 5, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83E007000 · Ross
Remedy
TWO DIFFERENT KITS WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. ONE KIT IS USED TO INSPECT VEHICLES ALREADY BUILT AND THE OTHER IS USED TO REPLACE THE COMPONENT, IF IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE.
Units
1,208 units
Description
THE FIT OF THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING ON THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT MAY NOT BE CORRECT. DUE TO OVERMACHINING IN THE BORE OF THE COUPLING, THE JOINT MAY BE LOOSE AND MAY LEAD TO ACCELERATED WEAR AND DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE.
What to do
TWO DIFFERENT KITS WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. ONE KIT IS USED TO INSPECT VEHICLES ALREADY BUILT AND THE OTHER IS USED TO REPLACE THE COMPONENT, IF IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE.
Product
Ross ROSS
Manufacturer(s)
ROSS GEAR DIV.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →