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Safety recall · 76V156000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) Peterbilt recall

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on October 4, 1976. It covers about 10 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V156000
Reported
Oct 4, 1976
Vehicles
10
Area
Steering

Contacts

Paccar campaign no n/a. Heavy truck. Possibility that the steering gear couldcause hydraulic lock when used with an auxiliary steering cylinder. If thiscondition exists, it could cause loss of steering. (Correct by inspecting andrepalcing steering gears found to bedefective). Heavy truck.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Peterbilt dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V156000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1976 Peterbilt Peterbilt08F

Questions

Is the 76V156000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PACCAR, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 76V156000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 76V156000 announced?

PACCAR, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on October 4, 1976. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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