Recall
Kenworth Kenworth — 91V210000
NHTSA ID
91V210000
Make
Kenworth
Model
Kenworth
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1991-12-03
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
950
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
LOCK UPS OF THE STEERING GEAR CAUSES LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE NON-HEAT-TREATED WORM SCREWS.