NHTSA Campaign 89V058000
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Issued by PACCAR, INCORPORATED · Reported Apr 7, 1989 · 569 vehicles affected
What's wrong
STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE AND COULD LOOSEN AND INTERFERE WITH THE PITMAN ARM ON STEERING GEAR.
Consequence
THIS INTERFERENCE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
RETIGHTEN OR REPLACE MOUNTING BOLTS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 320 | 1988 | 569 |
| PETERBILT | 320 | 1989 | 569 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 89V058000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.