Vehicle recall 83V002000 · January 19, 1983
1981-1982 Peterbilt Peterbilt
The drag link, a steering linkage that transmits turning movements to both front wheels, may fail at its connection to the axle steering arm.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The drag link, a steering linkage that transmits turning movements to both front wheels, may fail at its connection to the axle steering arm. The ball stud may have been installed on the drag link incorrectly, subjecting the ball stud shank to abnormal stresses.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and replace the ball studs, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering axle drag link ball stud.consequences of defect: this condition may lead to premature failure of thesteering linkage. Loss of vehicle control may occur without warning which couldresult in an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V002000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 19, 1983
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- February 16, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 250
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peterbilt Peterbilt (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
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