Or. Admin. Code § 735-124-0140 - Steering Gear
(1) Steering gear
shall be approved by the chassis manufacturer and designed to assure safe and
accurate performance when vehicle is operated with maximum load and at maximum
speed.
(2) Steering mechanism shall
provide for easy adjustment for lost motion.
(3) No changes shall be made in steering
apparatus which are not approved by the chassis or body manufacturer.
(4) There shall be a clearance of at least
two inches between the steering wheel and the cowl, instrument panel, or any
other surface and at least a distance of 21 inches measured from floor to
bottom of steering wheel with a tolerance of one-half inch on all vehicles
manufactured and placed in this service after the effective date of this Safety
Code.
(5) Steering wheel shall be
of a size recommended by the chassis manufacturer for the particular
chassis.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616 & ORS 820.030
Stats. Implemented: ORS 820.010 - ORS 820.030
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