Recall
Peterbilt Peterbilt — 83V002000
NHTSA ID
83V002000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
Peterbilt
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1983-01-19
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Units Affected
250
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE DRAG LINK, A STEERING LINKAGE THAT TRANSMITS TURNING MOVEMENTS TO BOTH FRONT WHEELS, MAY FAIL AT ITS CONNECTION TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM. THE BALL STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE DRAG LINK INCORRECTLY, SUBJECTING THE BALL STUD SHANK TO ABNORMAL STRESSES.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BALL STUDS, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER.