Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 92V-146 · 1990–1991 Starship Gemini T-30
STEWART & STEVENSON SERV. recall 92V-146 covers 28 1990–1991 Starship Gemini T-30 for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V146000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE ROLL PIN USED TO ATTACH THE U-JOINT TO THE STEERING SHAFT CAN "BACK OUT" OF ITS POSITION AND SHEAR.
The risk
SHEARING OF THE ROLL PIN CAUSES THE U-JOINT/STEERINGDRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT TO FAIL AND DROP BELOW ITS NORMAL POSITION, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix
A BOLT AND NUT ARRANGEMENT WILL BE ADDED FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE PIN FAILURE.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1990 to February 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- STEER.COL.RETENT.PIN FAILSNHTSA