PETERBILT CB300 1976: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V051000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | CB300 | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-04-11 | 1978-03-09 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1972-09-01 - 1975-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 690
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE POWER STEERING GEAR BALL STUDS MAY FAIL UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS OR STEERING MISADJUSTMENT CONDITIONS.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR BALL STUDS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEPPARD 592 POWER STEERINGGEAR BOXES AND ROCKWELL FL901 AXLES.SYSTEM: STEEERING; POWER STEERING GEAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND, POSSIBLY, A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
