Kenworth and Peterbilt Recall 78V051000: Steering, Linkages

NHTSA recall 78V051000 · announced March 9, 1978 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 690 units affected

The problem

THE POWER STEERING GEAR BALL STUDS MAY FAIL UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS OR STEERING MISADJUSTMENT CONDITIONS.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR BALL STUDS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1972 Kenworth Hustler
• 1973 Kenworth Hustler
• 1974 Kenworth Hustler
• 1975 Kenworth Hustler
• 1976 Kenworth Hustler
• 1972 Peterbilt Cb300
• 1973 Peterbilt Cb300
• 1974 Peterbilt Cb300
• 1975 Peterbilt Cb300
• 1976 Peterbilt Cb300

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.