Gear box: shaft pitmanRecall 89V-190 · 1989 Peterbilt Conventional Series
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 89V-190 covers 1,227 1989 Peterbilt Conventional Series for a gear box: shaft pitman problem, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V190000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
REPLACE PITMAN ARM AS NECCESSARY.
SYSTEM: PITMAN ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.DESCRIPTION OF DEFECTS: THE PITMAN ARM, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE STEERING GEAR, MAYNOT MEET CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES IN THE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PITMAN ARM COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND COULD CAUSE 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 September 1, 1989 to October 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.