Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PACCAR
Model Of Vehicle
PETERBILT
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
90V201000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Replace The Fuel Filter Bracket With New Brackets Which Will Provide Greater Clearance Between The Bracket And The Steering Shaft Knuckle.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Paccar, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19890201
End Of Manufacture
19901101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
451
Date Owners Notified
19910322
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Paccar Incorporated
Date Report Received
19901206