Vehicle recall 80V149000 · November 13, 1980
1975-1980 Peterbilt 352
The steering drag link on some of the involved trucks may have been damaged due to contact with the TRW integral power steering gear.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V149000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 13, 1980
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- February 25, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 258
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
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