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1989 Peterbilt 320 Recall

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Active Safety 1989 Peterbilt 320 Recalls (4)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1989 Peterbilt 320 in Canada.

Ref #1989-130 Campaign : 889-H
1989-09-26 163 units

Engine

Issue Description

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 124 - ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS. IMPROPER LOCATION OF THROTTLE RETURN SPRING CAUSES INSUFFICIENT TENSION.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1989-131 Campaign : 889-I
1989-09-26 6 units

Engine

Issue Description

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 124 - ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS. THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED CAUSING INSUFFICIENT TENSION.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1989-094 Campaign : 389-D
1989-07-10 49 units

Steering

Issue Description

THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE. IF NOT PROPERLY TORQUED, THE BOLTS COULD LOOSEN AND INTERFERE WITH THE PITMAN ARM ON THE STEERING GEAR. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT. CORRECTION: THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND EITHER REPLACED OR RETORQUED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1989-078 Campaign : 389-E
1989-06-01 20 units

Suspension

Issue Description

THR AXLE BEAM HANGER BRACKETS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT WELD MATERIAL ATTACHING THE BRACKET TO THE AXLE HOUSING. THIS COULD CAUSE THE AXLE BEAM HANGER BRACKET TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE HOUSING WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE OVERTURN. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND WELD STRENGTHENED WHERE NECESSARY.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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