Recall 1989094

The issue

THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE. IF NOT PROPERLY TORQUED, THE BOLTS COULD LOOSEN AND INTERFERE WITH THE PITMAN ARM ON THE STEERING GEAR. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT. CORRECTION: THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND EITHER REPLACED OR RETORQUED.

Description (français)

Les boulons de montage du pignon de direction peuvent ne pas avoir été serrés au couple approprié. Si c'est le cas, ils peuvent se desserrer et entraver le mouvement de la bielle de connexion du pignon de direction. Une perte de la maîtrise du véhicule et un accident peuvent s'ensuivre.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: Peterbilt 320