Recall
Peterbilt Peterbilt — 95E009003
NHTSA ID
95E009003
Make
Peterbilt
Model
Peterbilt
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1995-05-02
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
183
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THESE AXLES TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATIONS.