Kenworth · Canada · High
Kenworth Conventional, C.O.E.: Not Entered
Affects Kenworth Conventional, C.O.E. · 1976–1977 — about 164 vehicles.
The hazard
TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROSS HFB 70 SERIOES POWER STEERING (SHORT INPUT SHAFT). THE STEERING GEAR MAY BE SUBJECTED TO OVERLOADING OF THE BOTTOM TOOTH ON THE WORM GEAR. OVERLOADING CAN CAUSE THE WORM GEAR TO FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational