Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 89V-058 · 1988–1989 Peterbilt 320
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 89V-058 covers 569 1988–1989 Peterbilt 320 for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on April 7, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V058000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE AND COULD LOOSEN AND INTERFERE WITH THE PITMAN ARM ON STEERING GEAR.
The risk
THIS INTERFERENCE COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
RETIGHTEN OR REPLACE MOUNTING BOLTS.
SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
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 April 1, 1988 to March 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.