Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 80V-149 · 1975–1980 Peterbilt 352

PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 80V-149 covers 258 1975–1980 Peterbilt 352 for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 1980.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2581 model

ReportedNov 13, 1980Owners notified Feb 25, 1980

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V149000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STEERING DRAG LINK ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE TRW INTEGRAL POWER STEERING GEAR. REPEATED CONTACT CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE DRAG LINK.

What to do

The fix

ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE DRAG LINK REPLACED TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH THE STEERING GEAR BOX. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW POWER STEERING.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRAG LINK SEPARATION WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND, 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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Peterbilt 3521975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Built from October 1, 1975 to October 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.