Peterbilt · Canada · High
Peterbilt 320: Steering
Affects Peterbilt 320 · 1988–1989 — about 49 vehicles.
The hazard
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE. IF NOT PROPERLY TORQUED, THE BOLTS COULD LOOSEN AND INTERFERE WITH THE PITMAN ARM ON THE STEERING GEAR. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT. CORRECTION: THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND EITHER REPLACED OR RETORQUED.
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