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Peterbilt 352 Recall 80V149: Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA campaign 80V149, reported November 13, 1980, 258 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 80V149PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Problem
THE STEERING DRAG LINK ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE TRW INTEGRAL POWER STEERING GEAR. REPEATED CONTACT CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK.
Risk
Remedy
ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE DRAG LINK REPLACED TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING GEAR BOX. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRAG LINK SEPARATION WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Peterbilt 3521980