Recall campaign79V266000
Recall 79V266000: 1978–1979 Peterbilt Conventional Series
Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
- Report received
- Dec 4, 1979
- Manufacturer
- Paccar, incorporated
- Potentially affected
- 1,700vehicles
- Model years
- 1978–1979
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 steering power cylinder clamps may crack when tightened.
Remedy
Dealer will replace the defective steering power clamps at no cost to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1978 Peterbilt Conventional Series0 complaints
- 1979 Peterbilt Conventional Series0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.