NHTSA Recall 79V189000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V189000; Date: Aug. 17, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Peterbilt Peterbilt; 1978 Peterbilt Peterbilt
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 12,000
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles were manufactured with a 5/16 inch thick esna self-locking nut installed on the steering gear input shaft pinch bolt. The nut used may not securely fasten the u-joint to the input shaft.
How to Fix:
The u-joint yoke and input shaft will be inspected and the pinch bolt and nut will be replaced with the type currently in production. Any other steering components damaged due to the defect will also be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: steering assembly; steering column coupling. Consequences of defect: the nut could loosen and steering could becomeimpaired; loss of vehicle control and an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 29, 1979
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