Investigation PE89120: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Apr 27, 1989

Closed

Jun 8, 1989

Model years

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Subject

Steering lockup

Component: Steering

Summary

Summary:former elgin design engineer reports misapplication of thesteering box on the subject sweepers results in steering lockup.he alleges two accidents have occurred.a repair campaign was performedon the fleet belonging to the city of baltimore.none of the other unitssold throughout the nation have been repaired, nor have their ownersbeen notified.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.