Vehicle recall 89V007000 · January 17, 1989

1988 Peterbilt Peterbilt

Due to the substitution of a spacer for a retainer on the steering wheel assembly, spacer could break allowing the steering wheel to separate from the mounting hub.

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

Summary: Due to the substitution of a spacer for a retainer on the steering wheel assembly, spacer could break allowing the steering wheel to separate from the mounting hub.
Consequence: If steering wheel separated while the truck was moving,steering control would be lost and a crash could result.
Remedy: Install retainer in place of the spacer.
Notes: System: steering wheel.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V007000
Reported to NHTSA: January 17, 1989
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: January 24, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,500
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 89V007000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Peterbilt Peterbilt (1988): 1988

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