PETERBILT COE 1972: STEERING:LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V003000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
PETERBILT | COE | 1972 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
1973-01-02 | 1973-01-09 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1972-08-01 - 1972-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 761
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
PACCAR CAMPAIGN NO N/A.PETERBILT COE TRUCKS.POBBIBILITY THAT THE STEERNGDRAG LINK MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO THE BALL STUD ON THE PITMAN ARMWITHEXCESSIVE TORQUE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THE BALL STUD MAY EXPERIENCEFATIGUE FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACE BALL STUD AND PROPERLY ADJUST DRAG LINKWHERE NECESSARY.'