Link: connectionRecall 83V-022 · Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 83V-022 covers 100 Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V022000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
STEERING COMPONENTS MAY INTERFERE WITH EACH OTHER AND COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF STEERING LINKAGE. THE DRAGLINK, A COMPONENT IN THE STEERING LINKAGE THAT TRANSMITS TURNING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS, MAY HAVE A CLAMP ON THE AXLE END WHICH HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED ON THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE DRAGLINK.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FRONT STEERING FOR THE MISPLACED CLAMP AND RELOCATE IT CORRECTY. IF DAMAGED, THE DRAGLINK WILL BE REPLACED. DEALER WILL COR RECT THE CLEARANCE OF THE SUSPENSION RADIUS RODS TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE, IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; FRONT AXLE DRAGLINK CLAMP AND BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRAGLINK MAY CONTACT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (RADIUSROD ANCHOR AND DRIVE BRACKET ASSEMBLY) RESULTING IN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT,BENDING IN THE DRAGLINK, AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE DRAGLINK. THIS WOULDCAUSE LOSS OF STEERING 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 January 1, 1982 to February 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.