| Components - Details | |
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| NHTSA Record Id: 30456 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: PETERBILT |
| Recalled Component Id: 000004164000033764000000016 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: PETERBILT | Model Year: 1983 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 83V126000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION | Manufacturer That Filed Report: PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Aug, 01 1983 | End date of Manufacturing: Nov, 01 1983 |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 557 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Feb, 10 1984 | Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY | Report Received Date: Dec, 01 1983 |
| Record Creation date : Jan, 12 1984 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : The draglink, a part of the steering linkage that transmits turning movements to the wheels, may loosen or fail at one of its connections. this is due to inadequate clamping force of the threaded connection on the vertical ball stud. dimensions of threaded parts may be below specification limits. looseness at the joint accelerates wear on the threads. | Consequence Summary: |
| Corrective Summary : Parts will be inspected and, if found to be outside of specification limits, will be replaced at no charge. | Recall Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks; cab behind engine models.system: steering; linkages, draglink.consequences of defect: the ball stud joint may separate, resulting in loss ofsteering. loss of vehicle control and an accident may result. |
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