PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by PETERBILT MOTOR COMPANY in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 4, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:POWER ASSIST

THE STEERING POWER CYLINDER CLAMPS MAY CRACK WHEN TIGHTENED.

NHTSA ID: 79V266000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 1,700

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING POWER CLAMPS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 17, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A 5/16 INCH THICK ESNA SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLED ON THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT PINCH BOLT. THE NUT USED MAY NOT SECURELY FASTEN THE U-JOINT TO THE INPUT SHAFT.

NHTSA ID: 79V189000