Does the 1990 Paccar Peterbilt have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1990 Paccar Peterbilt recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Paccar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1990 Paccar Peterbilt?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1990 Paccar Peterbilt recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1990 Paccar Peterbilt. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Paccar been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Paccar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1990 Paccar Peterbilt recalls, newest first

December 6, 1990NHTSA 90V201000451 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary: Hard braking occurring during a turning maneuver can cause the firewall mounted steering shaft knuckle and the engine mounted fuel filter bracket to come in contact.
Consequence: The contact between the steering shaft knuckle and thefuel filter bracket can result in a steering lock, loss of steering control,and a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Replace the fuel filter bracket with new brackets which will provide greater clearance between the bracket and the steering shaft knuckle.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1990 Paccar Peterbilt were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1990 Paccar Peterbilt have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1990 Paccar Peterbilt recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Paccar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1990 Paccar Peterbilt?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.