PETERBILT UNSPECIFIED 1982: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V002000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PETERBILT | UNSPECIFIED | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-02-16 | 1983-01-19 | 1983-02-04 |
Production Dates: 1981-11-01 - 1982-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 250
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE DRAG LINK, A STEERING LINKAGE THAT TRANSMITS TURNING MOVEMENTS TO BOTH FRONT WHEELS, MAY FAIL AT ITS CONNECTION TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM. THE BALL STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE DRAG LINK INCORRECTLY, SUBJECTING THE BALL STUD SHANK TO ABNORMAL STRESSES.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BALL STUDS, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING AXLE DRAG LINK BALL STUD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THESTEERING LINKAGE. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
