Starship 1990–1991 Steering recall
Recalled October 14, 1992 · NHTSA recall 92V146000 · Starship
Hazard
SHEARING OF THE ROLL PIN CAUSES THE U-JOINT/STEERINGDRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT TO FAIL AND DROP BELOW ITS NORMAL POSITION, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
A BOLT AND NUT ARRANGEMENT WILL BE ADDED FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE PIN FAILURE.
Units
28 units
Description
THE ROLL PIN USED TO ATTACH THE U-JOINT TO THE STEERING SHAFT CAN "BACK OUT" OF ITS POSITION AND SHEAR.
What to do
A BOLT AND NUT ARRANGEMENT WILL BE ADDED FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE PIN FAILURE.
Product
Starship GEMINI T-30
Manufacturer(s)
STEWART & STEVENSON SERV.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →