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Kenworth Kenworth Recall 91V210: Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA campaign 91V210, reported December 3, 1991, 950 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V210PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Problem
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.
Risk
LOCK UPS OF THE STEERING GEAR CAUSES LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE NON-HEAT-TREATED WORM SCREWS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING GEARS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: KENWORTH TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TAS65007 POWER STEERING GEARSAND MANUFACTURED IN SEATTLE AND ST. THERESE.

Affected vehicles

Kenworth Kenworth19901991