Peterbilt Conventional Series Recall 89V190: Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman

NHTSA campaign 89V190, reported November 6, 1989, 1,227 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V190PACCAR, INCORPORATED

Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Problem
Risk
Remedy: REPLACE PITMAN ARM AS NECCESSARY.
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.

Peterbilt Conventional Series	1989