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NHTSARecalled Jan 19, 1983 · #83V002000

STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE DRAG LINK, A STEERING LINKAGE THAT TRANSMITS TURNING MOVEMENTS TO BOTH FRONT WHEELS, MAY FAIL AT ITS CONNECTION TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM. THE BALL STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE DRAG LINK INCORRECTLY, SUBJECTING THE BALL STUD SHANK TO ABNORMAL STRESSES.

Product details

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BALL STUDS, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice