Peterbilt Recall 89V007000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA recall 89V007000 · announced January 17, 1989 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 1,500 units affected
The problem
DUE TO THE SUBSTITUTION OF A SPACER FOR A RETAINER ON THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY, SPACER COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB.
The risk
IF STEERING WHEEL SEPARATED WHILE THE TRUCK WAS MOVING,STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND A CRASH COULD RESULT.
What to do
INSTALL RETAINER IN PLACE OF THE SPACER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.