Ross Gear Ross Gear: Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Date

March 15, 1977

Filed by

ROSS

Vehicles

Ross Gear Ross Gear (years not listed)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Ross Gear Div.

Component

Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Description of the defect

The Steering Gear May Lock on The involved Vehicles due to Gear tooth breakage during a Full left hand turn.

Potentially affected

2153

Remedy

Vehicle will be inspected And, if necessary, will be retrofitted with an improved Kit furnished by The Manufacturer, without Charge.

Recall notes

Vehicle category: Trucks And Buses.System: Steering; Steering Gear box, HFB70 Series.consequences of defect: continued operation could lead to a loss of steeringcontrol, a Vehicle accident And serious personal injury.

Recall type

E (equipment)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

77E004000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.