Vehicle recall 91V126000 · July 16, 1991
Ford B600 and B700
Because of a machining inconsistency, there is a high piston-to-ball contact angle in the steering gear worm drive.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Steering ability deteriorates and eventually steeringlockup occurs during these low speed maneuvers resulting in loss of steeringcontrol and an increased risk of vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V126000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 16, 1991
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- September 26, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
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