9999 AUTOTECH MODEL 919 Recall

Campaign:

93E037000 on 11/30/1993

Component:

Steering:wheel and handle bar

Affected:

11,687

Defect:

The u-joint in the steering column is coupled to the upper steering shaft with a press-fit between the u-joint and the upper steering shaft. a cross hole is then drilled through both components and a roll pin is driven through the hole to provide a backup retention mechanism. this roll pin was not installed on the assemblies.

Consequence:

The press-fit between the steering column u-joint and theupper steering shaft may not be sufficient to retain the shaft in the u-joint.the u-joint and shaft may become disengaged, causing complete loss of steeringwhich could result in an accident.

Correction:

A visual inspection will be made to see if the roll pin is missing. if the pin is missing, the entire column will be removed and a new production column will be installed.

Notes:

System: steering; column.equipment description: tilting and telescoping steering column designed for usein heavy duty trucks and school buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time or theremedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact autotecservice at 1-517-369-2315. also, contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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