Peterbilt 1981–1982 Steering recall
Recalled January 19, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83V002000 · Peterbilt
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BALL STUDS, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units
250 units
Description
THE DRAG LINK, A STEERING LINKAGE THAT TRANSMITS TURNING MOVEMENTS TO BOTH FRONT WHEELS, MAY FAIL AT ITS CONNECTION TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM. THE BALL STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE DRAG LINK INCORRECTLY, SUBJECTING THE BALL STUD SHANK TO ABNORMAL STRESSES.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BALL STUDS, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Product
Peterbilt PETERBILT
Manufacturer(s)
PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →