| Make : PETERBILT | Model : PETERBILT | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19761001 - 19780601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V189000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19791129 | Date Received by ODI: 19790817 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 12000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A 5/16 INCH THICK ESNA SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLED ON THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT PINCH BOLT. THE NUT USED MAY NOT SECURELY FASTEN THE U-JOINT TO THE INPUT SHAFT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE U-JOINT YOKE AND INPUT SHAFT WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE PINCH BOLT AND NUT WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE TYPE CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION. ANY OTHER STEERING COMPONENTS DAMAGED DUE TO THE DEFECT WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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