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Peterbilt 320 Recall 89V058: Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA campaign 89V058, reported April 7, 1989, 569 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V058PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
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.
Risk
THIS INTERFERENCE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
RETIGHTEN OR REPLACE MOUNTING BOLTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

Peterbilt 32019881989