Kenworth · Canada · Crit
Kenworth LW900B, T600A +6 more: Steering
Affects Kenworth LW900B, T600A, W900B, T800, C500B, C510, C520, K100E · 1988 — about 532 vehicles.
The hazard
INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE TRW ROSS TAS65 STEERING GEAR MECHANISM CAN OCCUR SUCH THAT THE GEAR BINDS AND/OR IS UNABLE TO TRANSMIT TORQUE BETWEEN THE INPUT AND OUTPUT SHAFT. THIS WOULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: STEERING BOX WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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