1982 PETERBILT PETERBILT RECALL - #83V002000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : DRAG : LINK : CONNECTION
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1982 PETERBILT PETERBILT |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1981 - 12/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
2/4/1983 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
2/16/1983 |
| # Affected |
250 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BALL STUDS, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING AXLE DRAG LINK BALL STUD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THESTEERING LINKAGE. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1982 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, LINKAGES
1982 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY
1982 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1982 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, HANGER/BRACKET
1982 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, HANGER/BRACKET
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