Section 300.62. Steering.  


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  • (1)  Steering systems shall comply with 49 CFR 393.209 . No changes may be made in the steering apparatus without the approval of the chassis manufacturer.
    (2)  There shall be a clearance of at least 2 inches between the steering wheel and the cowl, instrument panel, windshield, or any other surface.
    (3)  The steering components may not be loose, worn, or binding and steering stops shall be adjusted so the tire does not rub at any point. The steering wheel lash may not exceed that found in 49 CFR 393.209 (b).
    (4)  The power steering system may not leak nor shall the drive belt be cracked, frayed or worn.
Cr. Register, February, 1983, No. 326 , eff. 3-1-83; am. (1), (3), Register, February, 1995, No. 470 , eff. 3-1-95 ; am. (4), Register, December, 1997, No. 504 , eff. 1-1-98.