NHTSA Recall 78V051000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V051000; Date: Mar. 9, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1972 Kenworth Hustler; 1973 Kenworth Hustler; 1974 Kenworth Hustler; 1975 Kenworth Hustler; 1976 Kenworth Hustler; 1972 Peterbilt CB300; 1973 Peterbilt CB300; 1974 Peterbilt CB300; 1975 Peterbilt CB300; 1976 Peterbilt CB300
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 690
Recall Summary:
The power steering gear ball studs may fail under certain severe operating conditions or steering misadjustment conditions.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace defective steering gear ball studs without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with sheppard 592 power steeringgear boxes and rockwell fl901 axles. System: steeering; power steering gear. Consequences of defect: this condition would cause a loss of vehicle controland, possibly, a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 11, 1978
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