Recall
Paccar Peterbilt — 90V201000
NHTSA ID
90V201000
Make
Paccar
Model
Peterbilt
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1990-12-06
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
451
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
HARD BRAKING OCCURRING DURING A TURNING MANEUVER CAN CAUSE THE FIREWALL MOUNTED STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE AND THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER BRACKET TO COME IN CONTACT.
Consequence
THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE AND THEFUEL FILTER BRACKET CAN RESULT IN A STEERING LOCK, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER BRACKET WITH NEW BRACKETS WHICH WILL PROVIDE GREATER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE.