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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1979 Peterbilt Conventional in Canada.
tHE DRAGLINK ADAPTOR TO THE VALVE HOUSING OF THE GARRISON G-21 SERIES POWER STEERING CONTROL VALVE MAY LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY DISENGAGE RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH MARKER LIGHTS MADE BY GRAKON ON WHICH THE LENSES MAY FADE FROM AMBER TO WHITE AFTER EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT. THESE LIGHTS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 108 - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH GARRISON POWER ASSIST STEERING UNITS THAT MAY CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE STERRING TIE ROD CLAMP CASTING AND CYLINDER ANCHOR CASTING. FAILURE OF EITHER CASTING COULD CAUSE AN INTERFERENCE WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
TRUCKS BUILT BETWEEN MAY 1978 AND APRIL 1979 AND EQUIPPED WITH 36 OR 63 INCH SLEEPER BOXES. THE SLEEPER BOX DOORS MAY NOT BE ADJUSTED TO SPECIFICATION. THIS MISADJUSTMENT COULD ALLOW THE DOOR TO VIBRATE CAUSING RAPID WEAR OF LATCH PARTS SUCH THAT THE LATCH WOULD BE UNABLE TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED AGAINST SMALL IMPACTS. THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW PERSONS OR OBJECTS TO FALL FROM THE SLEEPER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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