Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1990 Peterbilt Conventional in Canada.
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES AND BOSCH MODEL "A" FUEL INJECTION PUMPS. THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP RACK BOLTS INSIDE THE GOVERNOR HOUSING MAY BE LOOSE THEREBY AFFECTING GOVERNOR STABILITY AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS: ENGINE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT RESTART CAPABILITY, MAINTAINED CONSTANT ENGINE RPM WITHOUT NORMAL SHUTDOWN CAPABILITY OR INCREASING ENGINE RPM WITHOUT NORMAL SHUTDOWN CAPABILITY. CORRECTION: FUEL INJECTION PUMP RACK BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION.
A failure of this component (engine) 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).
THE PITMAN ARM, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE STEERING GEAR, MAY NOT MEET THE CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES SPECIFIED IN THE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS, AND THUS, COULD FAIL. IF THE PITMAN ARM WERE TO FAIL, ALL STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: PITMAN ARM WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
A failure of this component (steering) 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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