Vehicle recall 89V190000 · November 6, 1989

1989 Peterbilt Conventional Series

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

Remedy: Replace pitman arm as neccessary.
Notes: System: pitman arm.vehicle description: heavy-duty conventional trucks.description of defects: the pitman arm, which attaches to the steering gear, maynot meet chemical and physical properties in the design requirements.consequences of defect: pitman arm could fail and result in loss of steeringcontrol and could cause an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V190000
Reported to NHTSA: November 6, 1989
Filed by: PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: November 15, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,227
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman

Recall 89V190000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Peterbilt Conventional Series (1989): 1989

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