Paccar Peterbilt (1989) – 90V201000

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

1989

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard