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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.

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.