VEHICLE STEERING DEFECT


Produced by the Industrial Health 
 and Safety Program, 
Ministry of Labour

HAZARD SUMMARY:

A stop ball may be missing in Douglas Autotech Corporation Model 929 
tilting, telescoping steering mechanisms.  This defect could result in the 
steering shaft disengaging from the total steering column, causing a 
complete loss of steering.  A total of 8,054 vehicles may be affected.

AFFECTED EQUIPMENT:

Fire apparatus, recreational vehicles and heavy duty trucks manufactured 
between August 4 and November 12, 1993, marketed under the following brand 
names: Caterpillar, Emergency One and Elgin Flexible, Les Autobus, 
Marathon, Oshkosh, Peterbilt, Pierce, Spartan, Thomas Built, VME, Volvo, 
and Winnebago.

LOCATIONS AND SECTORS:

- Municipal and industrial fire services
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Construction and mining sectors
- Transportation and tourism

RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS:

The National Institute of Emergency Vehicle Safety (USA) recommends in 
bulletin #1009-3/94 that owners of vehicles that may contain the defective 
unit should have the vehicles inspected by an authorized dealer.  Vehicles 
that pass the inspection will be identified by a verification sticker.  
Defective steering columns will be replaced without charge.

Additional information may be obtained directly from the manufacturer by 
calling John Kaiser or Brian Newtson, Quality Assurance Managers, Douglas 
Autotech, at (517) 369-2315, extension 224.