Peterbilt Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #79V189000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V189000 by Peterbilt Motor Company. Includes 12,000 affected units, STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles were manufactured with a 5/16 inch thick esna self-locking nut installed on the steering gear input shaft pinch bolt. The nut used may not securely fasten the u-joint to the input shaft.

Corrective Action

The u-joint yoke and input shaft will be inspected and the pinch bolt and nut will be replaced with the type currently in production. Any other steering components damaged due to the defect will also be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V189000

Manufacturer: Peterbilt Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1979-08-17T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:column coupling

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 12,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles were manufactured with a 5/16 inch thick esna self-locking nut installed on the steering gear input shaft pinch bolt. The nut used may not securely fasten the u-joint to the input shaft.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The u-joint yoke and input shaft will be inspected and the pinch bolt and nut will be replaced with the type currently in production. Any other steering components damaged due to the defect will also be replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dqpg-wb2t_itej

NHTSA ID: 79V189000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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