Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 90V-201 · 1989–1990 Paccar Peterbilt
PACCAR, INCORPORATED recall 90V-201 covers 451 1989–1990 Paccar Peterbilt for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on December 6, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V201000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
HARD BRAKING OCCURRING DURING A TURNING MANEUVER CAN CAUSE THE FIREWALL MOUNTED STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE AND THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER BRACKET TO COME IN CONTACT.
The risk
THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE AND THEFUEL FILTER BRACKET CAN RESULT IN A STEERING LOCK, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER BRACKET WITH NEW BRACKETS WHICH WILL PROVIDE GREATER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND THE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE.
SYSTEM: FIREWALL MOUNTED STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK.
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 February 1, 1989 to November 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.