Recall 79V189000: 1977–1978 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Report received

Aug 17, 1979

Manufacturer

Paccar, incorporated

Potentially affected

12,000vehicles

Model years

1977–1978

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The involved vehicles were manufactured with a 5/16 inch thick esna self-locking nut installed on the steering gear input shaft pinch bolt. The nut used may not securely fasten the u-joint to the input shaft.

Remedy

The u-joint yoke and input shaft will be inspected and the pinch bolt and nut will be replaced with the type currently in production. Any other steering components damaged due to the defect will also be replaced.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1977 Peterbilt Peterbilt1 complaints
• 1978 Peterbilt Peterbilt0 complaints