PETERBILT 320 1988: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V058000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 320 | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-06-05 | 1989-04-07 | 1989-04-25 |
Production Dates: 1988-04-01 - 1989-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 569
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
