Peterbilt Recall 89V058000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
NHTSA recall 89V058000 · announced April 7, 1989 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 569 units affected
The problem
STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE AND COULD LOOSEN AND INTERFERE WITH THE PITMAN ARM ON STEERING GEAR.
The risk
THIS INTERFERENCE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
RETIGHTEN OR REPLACE MOUNTING BOLTS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS.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.