Paccar Recall 90V201000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
NHTSA recall 90V201000 · announced December 6, 1990 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 451 units affected
The problem
HARD BRAKING OCCURRING DURING A TURNING MANEUVER CAN CAUSE THE FIREWALL MOUNTED STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE AND THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER BRACKET TO COME IN CONTACT.
The risk
THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE AND THEFUEL FILTER BRACKET CAN RESULT IN A STEERING LOCK, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER BRACKET WITH NEW BRACKETS WHICH WILL PROVIDE GREATER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: FIREWALL MOUNTED STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK.
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.