NHTSA Recall 88V020000

NHTSA Campaign Id 88V020000; Date: Feb. 19, 1988

Pitman arm could separate from the steering gear causingloss of steering control and a vehicle crash could result.

Recalled Vehicles:

1987 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Component: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection

Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 556

Recall Summary:

Pitman arm pinch bolts may be overtightened or missing.

How to Fix:

Replace pitman arm pinch bolt.

Recall Notes:

System: steering/pitman arm bolt. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 11, 1988

Also see:

All recalls of Peterbilt vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.