Recall
Starship Gemini T-30 — 92V146000
NHTSA ID
92V146000
Make
Starship
Model
Gemini T-30
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1992-10-14
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
28
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE ROLL PIN USED TO ATTACH THE U-JOINT TO THE STEERING SHAFT CAN "BACK OUT" OF ITS POSITION AND SHEAR.
Consequence
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.