Recall
Peterbilt Peterbilt — 89V007000
NHTSA ID
89V007000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
Peterbilt
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1989-01-17
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
1,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
IF STEERING WHEEL SEPARATED WHILE THE TRUCK WAS MOVING,STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND A CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINER IN PLACE OF THE SPACER.