Steering: linkagesRecall 78V-051 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 78V-051 covers 690 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6902 models

ReportedMar 9, 1978Owners notified Apr 11, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V051000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE POWER STEERING GEAR BALL STUDS MAY FAIL UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS OR STEERING MISADJUSTMENT CONDITIONS.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR BALL STUDS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEPPARD 592 POWER STEERINGGEAR BOXES AND ROCKWELL FL901 AXLES.SYSTEM: STEEERING; POWER STEERING GEAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND, POSSIBLY, A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Kenworth Hustler1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

Peterbilt CB3001972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

Built from September 1, 1972 to December 1, 1975. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.