PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL SERIES 1989: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V190000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | CONVENTIONAL SERIES | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-11-15 | 1989-11-06 | 1989-11-16 |
Production Dates: 1989-09-01 - 1989-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1227
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Remedy
REPLACE PITMAN ARM AS NECCESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: PITMAN ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.DESCRIPTION OF DEFECTS: THE PITMAN ARM, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE STEERING GEAR, MAYNOT MEET CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES IN THE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PITMAN ARM COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
