Vehicle recall 92V146000 · October 14, 1992
1990-1991 Starship Gemini T-30
The roll pin used to attach the u-joint to the steering shaft can "back out" of its position and shear.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The roll pin used to attach the u-joint to the steering shaft can "back out" of its position and shear.
- Consequence
- Shearing of the roll pin causes the u-joint/steeringdriveshaft attachment to fail and drop below its normal position, resultingin loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- A bolt and nut arrangement will be added for protection against the pin failure.
- Notes
- System: steering.vehicle description: buses.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V146000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 14, 1992
- Filed by
- STEWART & STEVENSON SERV.
- Owner notification
- September 15, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Starship Gemini T-30 (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
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