NHTSA recall 90V201000
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Paccar Peterbilt
Reported Dec 6, 1990451 vehicles affectedPACCAR, INCORPORATEDBuilt Feb 1, 1989 – Nov 1, 1990
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Replace the fuel filter bracket with new brackets which will provide greater clearance between the bracket and the steering shaft knuckle.