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Ford B600 Recall 91V126: Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA campaign 91V126, reported July 16, 1991, 3,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V126FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Problem
BECAUSE OF A MACHINING INCONSISTENCY, THERE IS A HIGH PISTON-TO-BALL CONTACT ANGLE IN THE STEERING GEAR WORM DRIVE. THIS CONTACT CAUSES THE BALLS TO TRY TO ROTATE ON TWO DIFFERENT ROLLING RADII AT TWO DIFFERENT SPEEDS, CAUSING THE BALL TO DAMAGE THE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE PISTON AND SPINDLE DURING STATIC OR LOW SPEED MANEUVERS INVOKING FULL OR NEAR FULL TURNS.
Risk
STEERING ABILITY DETERIORATES AND EVENTUALLY STEERINGLOCKUP OCCURS DURING THESE LOW SPEED MANEUVERS RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN INCREASED RISK OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE BENDIX C300N STEERING GEARS WITH NEW GEARS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING, GEAR BOX.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH BENDIX C300N STEERING GEARS.NOTE: FOR BUS APPLICABILITY CALL FORD'S TOLL-FREE NUMBER (1-800-392-3673) ANDPROVIDE VIN.

Affected vehicles

Ford B6001988
Ford B7001988