| Make : PETERBILT | Model : 320 | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19880401 - 19890301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V058000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19890605 | Date Received by ODI: 19890407 | Date Added to Database: 19890425 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 569 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS INTERFERENCE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
RETIGHTEN OR REPLACE MOUNTING BOLTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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