Steering: linkagesRecall 74V-014 · Peterbilt vehicles

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 74V-014 covers 296 Peterbilt vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on January 22, 1974.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2962 models
ReportedJan 22, 1974Owners notified Jan 18, 1974
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 74V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

PACCAR CAMPAIGN NO 12-73-C.COE AND CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THEINCORRECT HEIGHT SLOTTED NUT WAS INSTALLED ON THE FRONT STEERING ARM AXLE.IFTHIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE NUT CAN LOOSEN ON THE BALL STUD.THIS COULD RESULT IN LOOSE STEERING, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH PROPER HEIGHT NUT).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Vehicles in this recall