PACCAR PETERBILT 1989: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V201000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PACCAR | PETERBILT | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-03-22 | 1990-12-06 | 1990-12-26 |
Production Dates: 1989-02-01 - 1990-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 451
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
HARD BRAKING OCCURRING DURING A TURNING MANEUVER CAN CAUSE THE FIREWALL MOUNTED STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE AND THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER BRACKET TO COME IN CONTACT.
THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE AND THEFUEL FILTER BRACKET CAN RESULT IN A STEERING LOCK, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER BRACKET WITH NEW BRACKETS WHICH WILL PROVIDE GREATER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE.
SYSTEM: FIREWALL MOUNTED STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK.
