1979 PETERBILT 352 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 80V149000 on 12/16/1980
Component:: Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufactured:: 09/30/1975 - 09/30/1980
Affected:: 258
Defect:: The steering drag link on some of the involved trucks may have been damaged due to contact with the trw integral power steering gear. repeated contact can lead to separation of the drag link.
Correction:: All involved vehicles will have the drag link replaced to eliminate contact with the steering gear box. this will be done without charge.
Notes:: Vehicle description: trucks equipped with trw power steering.system: steering; drag link.consequences of defect: drag link separation would result in a loss of steeringcontrol and, possibly, a vehicle accident.
Campaign:: 82V121000 on 12/12/1982
Component:: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured:: 06/30/1979 - 11/30/1981
Affected:: 775
Defect:: The draglinks installed on the involved vehicles may be subject to abnormal wear in the ball joint socket, which can lead to draglink separation.
Correction:: The dealer will install a new and improved draglink at no charge to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; drag link assembly.consequences of defect: draglink failure will result in complete loss ofsteering control and, possibly, an accident.