Link: connectionRecall 82V-121 · 1979–1981 Peterbilt 352
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 82V-121 covers 775 1979–1981 Peterbilt 352 for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V121000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE DRAGLINKS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO ABNORMAL WEAR IN THE BALL JOINT SOCKET, WHICH CAN LEAD TO DRAGLINK SEPARATION.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW AND IMPROVED DRAGLINK AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRAGLINK FAILURE WILL RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.
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 July 1, 1979 to December 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.