Peterbilt Recall 80V149000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA recall 80V149000 · announced November 13, 1980 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 258 units affected

The problem

THE STEERING DRAG LINK ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE TRW INTEGRAL POWER STEERING GEAR. REPEATED CONTACT CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK.

What to do

ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE DRAG LINK REPLACED TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING GEAR BOX. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRAG LINK SEPARATION WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1975 Peterbilt 352
• 1976 Peterbilt 352
• 1977 Peterbilt 352
• 1978 Peterbilt 352
• 1979 Peterbilt 352
• 1980 Peterbilt 352

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