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OOSC, Part II, Item 8. Steering Mechanisms, e. Pitman Arm

Entry DateSeptember 25, 2008
Issue Number08-039-VEH
NameRob Rohr
AgencyPublic Utilities Commission of Ohio
Address180 E Broad StreetColumbus, OH, 43215United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
Phone(740) 630-8443
Fax(740) 354-3299
Email[email protected]
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

In Part II of the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC), item 8. STEERING MECHANISMS, e. Pitman Arm (1) Any looseness of the pitman arm on the steering gear output shaft.

Justification or Need

Clarification of why "Any" looseness of the pitman arm to the output shaft is OOS and "Any" looseness of the yoke to gear input shaft is OOS, but no mention of any looseness of the output shaft within the gear box.

Request for Action

Need an update to the OOS or an explanation why the output shaft being loose in the steering gear box is not an imminent hazard.

08-039-VEH: OOSC, Part II, Item 8. Steering Mechanisms, e. Pitman Arm - Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance