Defect Description For Recall
The Roll Pin Used To Attach The U-Joint To The Steering Shaft Can “Back Out” Of Its Position And Shear.
Make Of Vehicle
STARSHIP
Model Of Vehicle
GEMINI T-30
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
92V146000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
Shearing Of The Roll Pin Causes The U-Joint/Steeringdriveshaft Attachment To Fail And Drop Below Its Normal Position, Resultingin Loss Of Steering Control.
Fix Defect
A Bolt And Nut Arrangement Will Be Added For ProteCTIon Against The Pin Failure.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Stewart & Stevenson Serv.
Start Of Manufacture
19901101
End Of Manufacture
19910201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
28
Date Owners Notified
19920915
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Stewart & Stevenson Serv.
Date Report Received
19921014