Steering: linkagesRecall 73V-003 · 1972 Peterbilt COE
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 73V-003 covers 761 1972 Peterbilt COE for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
PACCAR CAMPAIGN NO N/A.PETERBILT COE TRUCKS.POBBIBILITY THAT THE STEERNGDRAG LINK MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO THE BALL STUD ON THE PITMAN ARMWITHEXCESSIVE TORQUE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THE BALL STUD MAY EXPERIENCEFATIGUE FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACE BALL STUD AND PROPERLY ADJUST DRAG LINKWHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1972 to December 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.