1989 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL SERIES Recalls

1989 PETERBILT CONVENTIONAL SERIES Recall

Item Affected: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

Date Announced: 11/06/1989

Description of Recall:

Conequence:

Action Need To Fix It: REPLACE PITMAN ARM AS NECCESSARY.

Notes: SYSTEM: PITMAN ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.DESCRIPTION OF DEFECTS: THE PITMAN ARM, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE STEERING GEAR, MAYNOT MEET CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES IN THE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PITMAN ARM COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.