Steering · NHTSA 86V081000 · Jun 23, 1986
Problem: Steering control arm can be overstressed with heavy steering input causing it to crack and it could eventually break completely. Consequence of defect: if the steering control arm breaks, complete loss of steering ability and truck control would occur without warning which could result in an accident.
Fix: Install new steering arm and other steering system hardware which will prevent overstressing input conditions from occurring.
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