Make : PETERBILT | Model : CONVENTIONAL SERIES | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19771001 - 19791001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V266000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19791114 | Date Received by ODI: 19791204 | Date Added to Database: 19800205 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1700 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STEERING POWER CYLINDER CLAMPS MAY CRACK WHEN TIGHTENED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING POWER CLAMPS AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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