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NHTSA recall 83V002000

Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Peterbilt Peterbilt

Reported Jan 19, 1983250 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATEDBuilt Nov 1, 1981 – Dec 1, 1982

The defect

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.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect and replace the ball studs, if necessary, at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Peterbilt Peterbilt
19811982

Notes

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering axle drag link ball stud.consequences of defect: this condition may lead to premature failure of thesteering linkage. Loss of vehicle control may occur without warning which couldresult in an accident.