Recall
Peterbilt 320 — 89V058000
NHTSA ID
89V058000
Make
Peterbilt
Model
320
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1989-04-07
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
569
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE AND COULD LOOSEN AND INTERFERE WITH THE PITMAN ARM ON STEERING GEAR.
Consequence
THIS INTERFERENCE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
RETIGHTEN OR REPLACE MOUNTING BOLTS.