Vehicle recall 90V201000 · December 6, 1990
1989-1990 Paccar Peterbilt
Hard braking occurring during a turning maneuver can cause the firewall mounted steering shaft knuckle and the engine mounted fuel filter bracket to come in contact.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hard braking occurring during a turning maneuver can cause the firewall mounted steering shaft knuckle and the engine mounted fuel filter bracket to come in contact.
- Consequence
- The contact between the steering shaft knuckle and thefuel filter bracket can result in a steering lock, loss of steering control,and a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the fuel filter bracket with new brackets which will provide greater clearance between the bracket and the steering shaft knuckle.
- Notes
- System: firewall mounted steering shaft knuckle.vehicle description: heavy truck.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V201000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 6, 1990
- Filed by
- PACCAR, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- March 22, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 451
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Paccar Peterbilt (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
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