Peterbilt · Canada · High
Peterbilt 379, 362 +3 more: Steering
Affects Peterbilt 379, 362, 378, 377, 357 · 1989 — about 132 vehicles.
The hazard
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT STEERING WHEEL RETAINER RING WHICH MAY FAIL IN SERVICE AND ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: CORRECT STEERING WHEEL RETAINER RING WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational