Technical Service Bulletin 816-1 — 2017 PETERBILT 579
STEERING:COLUMN
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | 816-1 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2017 PETERBILT 579 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
NON-SAFETY CAMPAIGN: TEN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH MISROUTED WIRE LOOM ON THE STEERING COLUMN. A MISROUTED LOOM MAY CATCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN DURING USE, DAMAGING THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) WIRE BUT DOES NOT AFFECT THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.