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1988 FORD B600 Recall - Campaign #91V126000

 
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1988 FORD B600 RECALL - #91V126000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

BECAUSE OF A MACHINING INCONSISTENCY, THERE IS A HIGH PISTON-TO-BALL CONTACT ANGLE IN THE STEERING GEAR WORM DRIVE. THIS CONTACT CAUSES THE BALLS TO TRY TO ROTATE ON TWO DIFFERENT ROLLING RADII AT TWO DIFFERENT SPEEDS, CAUSING THE BALL TO DAMAGE THE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE PISTON AND SPINDLE DURING STATIC OR LOW SPEED MANEUVERS INVOKING FULL OR NEAR FULL TURNS.

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Vehicle 1988 FORD B600
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 7/1/1987 - 11/1/1987
Recalled on 9/30/1991
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 9/26/1991
# Affected 3,000
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Description BECAUSE OF A MACHINING INCONSISTENCY, THERE IS A HIGH PISTON-TO-BALL CONTACT ANGLE IN THE STEERING GEAR WORM DRIVE. THIS CONTACT CAUSES THE BALLS TO TRY TO ROTATE ON TWO DIFFERENT ROLLING RADII AT TWO DIFFERENT SPEEDS, CAUSING THE BALL TO DAMAGE THE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE PISTON AND SPINDLE DURING STATIC OR LOW SPEED MANEUVERS INVOKING FULL OR NEAR FULL TURNS.
Consequences STEERING ABILITY DETERIORATES AND EVENTUALLY STEERINGLOCKUP OCCURS DURING THESE LOW SPEED MANEUVERS RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN INCREASED RISK OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective action REPLACE BENDIX C300N STEERING GEARS WITH NEW GEARS.
Notes SYSTEM: STEERING, GEAR BOX.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH BENDIX C300N STEERING GEARS.NOTE: FOR BUS APPLICABILITY CALL FORD'S TOLL-FREE NUMBER (1-800-392-3673) ANDPROVIDE VIN.
See also 1988 FORD B600 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY

1988 FORD B600 Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
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