Peterbilt Recall 79V266000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist System

NHTSA recall 79V266000 · announced December 4, 1979 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 1,700 units affected

The problem

THE STEERING POWER CYLINDER CLAMPS MAY CRACK WHEN TIGHTENED.

What to do

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING POWER CLAMPS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER CYLINDER CLAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL MAY BE DEGRADED, AND LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: IMPAIRED STEERING CONTROL MAY BE INDICATED BY ERRATIC POWER ASSIST,REDUCED STEERING WHEEL MOBILITY, OR LOCKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL. IF ANY OFTHESE CONDITIONS OCCUR, DEALER SHOULD BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1978 Peterbilt Coe
• 1979 Peterbilt Coe
• 1978 Peterbilt Conventional Series
• 1979 Peterbilt Conventional Series

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