Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 79V-266 · Peterbilt vehicles

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 79V-266 covers 1,700 Peterbilt vehicles for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on December 4, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,7002 models

ReportedDec 4, 1979Owners notified Nov 14, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V266000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STEERING POWER CYLINDER CLAMPS MAY CRACK WHEN TIGHTENED.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING POWER CLAMPS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER CYLINDER CLAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL MAY BE DEGRADED, AND LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: IMPAIRED STEERING CONTROL MAY BE INDICATED BY ERRATIC POWER ASSIST,REDUCED STEERING WHEEL MOBILITY, OR LOCKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL. IF ANY OFTHESE CONDITIONS OCCUR, DEALER SHOULD BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY.

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

Peterbilt COE1978, 1979

Peterbilt Conventional Series1978, 1979

Built from October 1, 1977 to October 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.