§ 171.35. Steering gear.
The steering gear system of every school bus shall comply with the following:
(1) The steering gear shall be equal to the original equipment furnished by the chassis manufacturer. If replacement is necessary, it shall be designed to assure safe and accurate performance when the school bus is operated with maximum load and at maximum speed.
(2) The steering mechanism shall be accessible for adjustment.
(3) No changes may be made in the steering apparatus which are not approved by the chassis manufacturer.
(4) There shall be clearance of at least 2 inches between the steering wheel and cowl instrument panel, windshield or other surface.
(5) Power steering is required.
(6) The steering system shall be designed to allow for lubrication of all wear-points.
Authority The provisions of this § 171.35 amended under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § § 4103, 4551—4553 and 6103.
Source The provisions of this § 171.35 adopted August 19, 1983, effective August 20, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 2561; readopted December 4, 1987, effective December 5, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5052; amended September 13, 1996, effective September 14, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 4411. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (122787).
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