PETERBILT 352 1979: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V121000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | 352 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-02-04 | 1982-12-07 | 1982-12-13 |
Production Dates: 1979-07-01 - 1981-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 775
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE DRAGLINKS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO ABNORMAL WEAR IN THE BALL JOINT SOCKET, WHICH CAN LEAD TO DRAGLINK SEPARATION.
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW AND IMPROVED DRAGLINK AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRAGLINK FAILURE WILL RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.
