Vehicle recall 74V014000 · January 22, 1974

Peterbilt COE and Conventional

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

Notes: Paccar campaign no 12-73-c.coe and conventional trucks.possibility that theincorrect height slotted nut was installed on the front steering arm axle.ifthis condition exists, it is possible that the nut can loosen on the ball stud.this could result in loose steering, and loss of steering control.(correctby inspecting and replacing with proper height nut).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V014000
Reported to NHTSA: January 22, 1974
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: January 18, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 296
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages

Recall 74V014000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Peterbilt COE (1974): 1974
Peterbilt Conventional (1974): 1974

Has your Peterbilt 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 Peterbilt dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.