Peterbilt Recall 89V190000: Steering, Gear Box, Shaft Pitman

NHTSA recall 89V190000 · announced November 6, 1989 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 1,227 units affected

What to do

REPLACE PITMAN ARM AS NECCESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: PITMAN ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.DESCRIPTION OF DEFECTS: THE PITMAN ARM, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE STEERING GEAR, MAYNOT MEET CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES IN THE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PITMAN ARM COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

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.