Recall campaign · NHTSA 78V051000

Steering: linkages

PACCAR, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1978-03-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 78V051000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
690
Reported to NHTSA
1978-03-09
Owners notified
1978-04-11

Defect description

THE POWER STEERING GEAR BALL STUDS MAY FAIL UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS OR STEERING MISADJUSTMENT CONDITIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR BALL STUDS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEPPARD 592 POWER STEERINGGEAR BOXES AND ROCKWELL FL901 AXLES.SYSTEM: STEEERING; POWER STEERING GEAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND, POSSIBLY, A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

10 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
KENWORTH Hustler1976 1975 1974 1973 1972
PETERBILT CB3001976 1975 1974 1973 1972

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.