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Transport Canada Vehicles

1988 Peterbilt 379 Recall

Issued August 22, 1988
Issue
Hazard description
INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE TRW ROSS TAS65 STEERING GEAR MECHANISM CAN OCCUR SUCH THAT THE GEAR BINDS AND/OR IS UNABLE TO TRANSMIT TORQUE BETWEEN THE INPUT AND OUTPUT SHAFT. THIS WOULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: STEERING BOX WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Vehicle
PETERBILT 379