Peterbilt 389: Steering

Affects Peterbilt 389 · 2015 — about 35 vehicles.

The hazard

An incorrect or improperly torqued steering wheel attachment nut could allow the steering wheel to come loose, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel attachment nut, and replace it and/or tighten it, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 1114K.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational