Make : PETERBILT | Model : PETERBILT | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19880801 - 19881101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V007000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19890124 | Date Received by ODI: 19890117 | Date Added to Database: 19890123 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
DUE TO THE SUBSTITUTION OF A SPACER FOR A RETAINER ON THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY, SPACER COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB. |
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Consequence:
IF STEERING WHEEL SEPARATED WHILE THE TRUCK WAS MOVING,STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND A CRASH COULD RESULT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL RETAINER IN PLACE OF THE SPACER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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